H.R. 8443

End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026

14 cosponsors

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 22)

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Sec. 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026.

Sec. 2. Pausing the issuance of H–1B visas

Sec. 3. Necessary reforms of the H–1b visa

Sec. 4. Restricting H nonimmigrants to primary workers

Sec. 5. Prohibiting Federal employment of nonimmigrant visa holders

Sec. 6. Eliminating the optional practical training program

Sec. 7. Prohibiting adjustment of status

Sec. 8. Prohibiting change of status

Sec. 9. Effective date