Back to all bills
S 709119th CongressIntroduced
Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
HealthcareImmigrationLabor & Employment
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill reauthorizes and modifies the Conrad State 30 program to incentivize foreign physicians to work in rural and underserved U.S. areas through visa waivers, employment protections, and adjusted service requirements.
Key Points
- 1Extends the Conrad State 30 program for three years post-enactment to retain foreign physicians in underserved regions.
- 2Adds employment contract requirements for physicians, including malpractice insurance and restrictions on non-compete clauses.
- 3Adjusts waiver allotments based on state utilization rates to ensure equitable distribution across states.
Impact Areas
Foreign physicians seeking U.S. residency or employmentRural and medically underserved communitiesState health departments and academic medical centersU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 7, 2025