In CommitteeFiled Jul 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
The bill would pause the issuance of new H‑1B work visas until specific limitations on the program are adopted. It would affect foreign professionals seeking H‑1B status and U.S. employers who rely on those workers. The pause is meant to give lawmakers time to impose those limits.
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