To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant status to nurses working in certain facilities.

H.R. 7351 would amend federal immigration law to create a nonimmigrant visa category for nurses employed at specific types of facilities. This would enable foreign-trained nurses to work temporarily in the United States without becoming permanent residents, potentially addressing nursing shortages in certain healthcare settings.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House in February 2026 and referred to committee. If enacted, it would modify the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish eligibility criteria and procedures for nurses to obtain this temporary work status. The practical effect would be to expand the pool of available nursing professionals for facilities that qualify under the bill's provisions.