What does Preamble of High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand availability of H-1B nonimmigrant visas, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill seeks to expand the availability of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. The bill was introduced by Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mrs. McIver, and Mr. Thanedar.

What does SHORT TITLE. of High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act.

What does H-1B NONIMMIGRANT REFORM. of High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act do?

This section amends Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the H-1B numerical limitation from 65,000 to 130,000. The amendment removes a provision limiting the number of aliens exempted from the numerical limitation to 20,000. This section modifies the definition of an H-1B-dependent employer under Section 212(n)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The thresholds for determining an H-1B-dependent employer are adjusted, including changes to the minimum and maximum number of employees required.

What does PROMOTING AMERICAN INGENUITY GRANT PROGRAM. of High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act do?

This section establishes the Promoting American Ingenuity Grant Program. The Secretary of Education is authorized to provide grants to states on a competitive basis. Grants may be used to strengthen STEM education in elementary and secondary schools. Funds can also be used to retain teachers in STEM fields at the elementary and secondary levels. Institutions of higher education may receive assistance to educate students pursuing STEM degrees. State applications for grants must be submitted to the Secretary of Education with required information. A total of $25,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the program. The terms 'elementary school,' 'secondary school,' and 'State' are defined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The term 'institution of higher education' is defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act

Last updated: 11/25/2025 · Introduced: 11/25/2025

Author: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill increases the annual cap on H-1B nonimmigrant visas from 65,000 to 130,000 and removes a previous exemption limit.
It establishes the Promoting American Ingenuity Grant Program, providing federal funding to states and higher education institutions to bolster STEM education and teacher retention.
The bill modifies the criteria used to identify H-1B-dependent employers, adjusting the employee thresholds used in that determination.

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