American Hiring Transparency Act
A bill to require employers seeking a permanent labor certification classification for the hiring of foreign workers to pay a fee of at least $10,000, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB5155, proposes to require employers who want to bring in foreign workers for permanent positions to pay a fee of at least $10,000. This fee would be used for processing labor certifications, which are necessary to prove that hiring a foreign worker won't negatively affect local jobs or wages.
The bill would affect employers who are seeking to hire foreign workers for permanent positions. By imposing this fee, the bill aims to ensure that the hiring of foreign workers does not displace local workers and that employers are adequately vetted. The collected fees would likely go towards the administrative costs of processing these labor certifications.
SB5155 was introduced on July 28, 2026, and was immediately referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As of the latest update, the bill has not moved further in the legislative process.
