United StatesSenate Bill 2650S 2650
DOCTORS Act
Immigration
4 pages
- senate
- house
- president
Last progress August 1, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on August 1, 2025 by Joni Ernst
Sponsors (2)
Last progress August 1, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on August 1, 2025 by Joni Ernst
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill makes sure unused J‑1 visa “two‑year home stay” waivers don’t go to waste. Each year, state agencies must report how many waivers they didn’t use. The State Department will total those and redistribute them evenly to eligible states for the next year as “supplemental waivers.” Ten percent of these extras must support jobs in facilities that serve patients in medically underserved communities.
Key dates and rules are set: states report by September 30 each year; by January 1, the State Department tells eligible states how many extra waivers they’ll get for the next year. To qualify as an “eligible state agency,” a state must have used at least 30 waivers in the prior year. The reallocation starts with fiscal year 2026.
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| What changes | Unused J‑1 waiver slots are counted and shared evenly as “supplemental waivers” among eligible states. |
| Who qualifies for extras | States that used at least 30 waivers the year before. |
| Underserved care requirement | 10% of supplemental waivers must support jobs in facilities serving medically underserved communities. |
| Reporting deadline | States report unused waivers by September 30 each year. |
| Notification date | By January 1, states are told how many supplemental waivers they’ll get for the next year. |
| Start | Applies beginning with fiscal year 2026. |