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- H.R.6206
H.R.6206: American Tech Workforce Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 9, 2021
Bill Summary
American Tech Workforce Act of 2021 This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program and modifies requirements for H-1B visas (nonimmigrant workers in specialty occupations and fashion models). (The Optional Practical Training Program provides an eligible F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.) Under this bill, the employer must pay an H-1B visa...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Banks (R-Ind.) |