Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), and Sanford Bishop (D-GA), have introduced  the H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act (H.R. 7961) that would exempt health care professionals from the $100,000 H-1B petition fee which stems from a Proclamation issued by President Trump on Sept. 19, 2025. 

The Proclamation provides no exception for physicians; although the Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to grant exceptions to the fee in “extraordinarily rare” circumstances. 

NASPGHAN members are encouraged to contact their House members and ask them to cosponsor the bill. Taking action takes just a few minutes using a template letter that can be personalized. 

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