HF 2513·IA·house
A bill for an act prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into employment contracts with citizens of federally designated foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism holding certain visas.
FailedFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Latest Action
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 658.
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill prohibits Iowa post‑secondary institutions—excluding those governed by the state board of regents and community colleges—from signing employment contracts with H‑1B visa holders who are citizens of nations labeled as foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism. A similar hiring ban is required for community colleges. It takes effect on July 1, 2026 and aims to restrict employment of certain foreign nationals.
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