In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The bill changes H‑1B visa rules by requiring employers to pay a wage that is at least the higher of the prevailing U.S. wage or $100,000, adjusted for inflation. It also limits visas for workers placed at third‑party sites to one‑year terms, gives priority to higher‑paid petitions, and exempts health‑care professionals from certain filing fees if U.S. workers cannot be hired. The changes are intended to protect American jobs and ensure higher compensation for skilled foreign workers.
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