End H–1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a pause on the issuance of H-1B visas until certain limitations on the issuance thereof are implemented.
This bill, known as the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, aims to temporarily halt the issuance of H-1B visas until specific limitations are put in place. H-1B visas are often used by companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.
The bill would affect employers who rely on H-1B visas to bring in skilled foreign workers and the prospective foreign workers themselves. By pausing the issuance of these visas, the bill seeks to address concerns about potential abuse and to ensure fairer practices in the hiring of foreign workers.
HB8443 was introduced on April 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. No further action has been taken as of the last update on April 22, 2026. The committee will review the bill and may hold hearings or make recommendations for changes before it moves forward in the legislative process.
