S. 4637: Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: May 21, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 21, 2026)
Conrad 30 Physician Workforce Optimization Act
This bill expands the J Visa Conrad 30 program for aliens seeking to waive the 2-year home residency requirement by extending from 10 to 15 the available "flex" slots for each participating state in the program. The bill also establishes a portal for J Visa aliens rejected in one state to offer up their services to other interested states with openings.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (May 21, 2026)