H.R. 10708 — Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act of 2026

This section establishes a grant program authorizing the Secretary to award funds to State, local, and Tribal governments and private organizations to reduce barriers for immigrants lawfully admitted for permanent residence, admitted as refugees, granted asylum, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States to become nurses or allied health professionals. Funds may cover education or training costs, licensing and certification expenses including exam preparation, living stipends during study, English as a second language classes, and assistance obtaining overseas academic or training records.

This section expands eligibility to serve in the National Health Service Corps to individuals described in section 755A(a), allowing them to participate in the Corps, the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program, and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program notwithstanding any citizenship or nationality requirements.