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HR8443FEDERALSession 119Federal Billin committee

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End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

Last action · April 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Sponsors: Elijah Crane and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes a three-year pause on issuing new s and introduces significant restrictions on the program, including a $100,000 fee per worker, a $200,000 minimum salary requirement, and a cap of 25,000 visas per year. It also eliminates the H-1B lottery system, prohibits third-party staffing agencies from sponsoring workers, and bars federal agencies from employing visa holders.

Why it matters

If passed, this bill would fundamentally restructure the program by significantly increasing costs for employers, limiting the number of available visas, and restricting the eligibility of foreign workers and their families to live and work in the United States.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

H-1B Visa Applicants

The bill restricts their ability to obtain visas, limits their stay, and prevents their families from joining them.

Directly affected

Employers of H-1B Workers

Employers face a $100,000 fee per worker, a $200,000 minimum salary requirement, and new recruitment restrictions.

Directly affected

Third-party Staffing Agencies

These agencies are prohibited from filing petitions or recruiting H-1B workers.

Directly affected

Foreign Students (F, M, J visas)

The bill eliminates their ability to receive employment authorization in the U.S.

Key Facts

Imposes a 3-year total pause on the issuance of new H-1B visas starting from the date of enactment.
Limits the annual number of H-1B visas to a maximum of 25,000.
Requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition filed or for any change of employer.
Sets a minimum annual salary requirement of $200,000 for H-1B visa holders.

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Reduces the maximum duration of an H-1B visa from 6 years to 3 years.
Eliminates the H-1B lottery system, replacing it with a priority system based on the highest salary offered.
Prohibits third-party staffing agencies from sponsoring or recruiting H-1B workers.
Bars spouses and minor children of H-1B visa holders from accompanying them to the U.S.
Prohibits federal government agencies from employing nonimmigrant visa holders directly or through contractors.
Eliminates employment authorization for foreign students (F, M, and J visa holders).
Requires employers to attest they have not laid off any workers in the previous 12 months and will not do so in the following 12 months.
Prohibits concurrent employment, meaning an H-1B worker cannot work for more than one employer at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill stop all H-1B visas immediately?

Yes, the bill mandates a 3-year pause on the issuance of all new s upon enactment.

How would the new visa selection process work?

The bill replaces the current lottery system with a system that prioritizes applicants based on the highest salary offered by the employer.

Can H-1B workers still bring their families?

No, the bill removes the provision that allows the spouse and minor children of holders to accompany them.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Apr 22, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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