United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HR 9605 — Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The bill seeks to streamline foreign medical accreditation processes.

This legislation aims to reduce bureaucracy in the accreditation of foreign medical professionals, making it easier for them to practice in the U.S. It focuses on improving efficiency in the accreditation process.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means potentially quicker access to foreign-trained medical professionals in U.S. healthcare systems.

Summary

Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation ActThis bill transfers specified functions relating to accreditation for foreign medical schools from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Specifically, the bill transfers to HHS all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation. (This committee evaluates the standards of accreditation applied to foreign medical schools and determines the comparability of those standards to standards applied to U.S. medical schools. On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with HHS for HHS to provide subject matter expertise, coordinate meetings, and manage technology systems to assist ED in managing and overseeing this committee.)Additionally, the bill transfers to HHS all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at HHS or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's enactment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9605 do?
Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation ActThis bill transfers specified functions relating to accreditation for foreign medical schools from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).Specifically, the bill transfers to HHS all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to the National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation. (This committee evaluates the standards of accreditation applied to foreign medical schools and determines the comparability of those standards to standards applied to U.S. medical schools. On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with HHS for HHS to provide subject matter expertise, coordinate meetings, and manage technology systems to assist ED in managing and overseeing this committee.)Additionally, the bill transfers to HHS all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill.The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must ensure that this bill does not create a net increase in full-time equivalent employees at HHS or ED. Further, OMB must certify compliance with the bill to specified congressional committees.The transfer of these functions does not affect any suits, proceedings, or applications for benefits, services, licenses, permits, certificates, or financial assistance that are pending on the date of this bill's enactment.
Who sponsors HR 9605?
HR 9605 is sponsored by Grothman, Glenn (Republican) and Rulli, Michael A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9605?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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