Summary
A bill has been reintroduced to Congress to double the number of H-1B visas issued annually, aiming to address workforce shortages in the U.S. The legislation plans to increase the visa limit from 65,000 to 130,000, and boost funding for STEM education in American schools.
Key Facts
- The HIRE Act aims to double the annual H-1B visa limit from 65,000 to 130,000.
- Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois introduced the bill.
- The goal is to solve workforce shortages in fields like technology and healthcare.
- The bill proposes more federal money for STEM education in U.S. schools.
- The Trump administration has increased oversight and fees for H-1B visas.
- Recent visa approvals mostly benefit U.S.-based tech companies.
- Supporters say the bill will keep the U.S. competitive in the global market.
- Business groups are challenging the new $100,000 H-1B application fee in court.
