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Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Pennsylvania, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

PA Legislature US Congress
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2025-2026 Regular Session
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Wayne Langerholc
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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 10, 2025

HB 425: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for J-1 Visa Waiver Physician Grant Program.

HB 425 updates Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to establish a grant program for physicians participating in the J-1 visa waiver program. It directly affects foreign-trained doctors who complete their J-1 visa requirements and wish to practice in Pennsylvania, particularly in underserved areas. The bill creates a mechanism for the state to provide financial grants to these physicians to support their relocation and practice within the state. This policy change aims to address healthcare workforce shortages by incentivizing qualified physicians to remain in Pennsylvania after completing their visa obligations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program within Fiscal Code amendment, directly allocating funds for physician recruitment in underserved areas to address healthcare workforce shortages.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes grants for J-1 physicians in underserved areas to address healthcare workforce shortages, directly funding medical professionals to improve access.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates grant program for J-1 physicians to practice in underserved areas, funding immigrant healthcare workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Immigration