Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2021Immigration
H.R. 4644
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 2021)
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2021
This bill eliminates the Optional Practical Training Program or any successor program, unless Congress expressly authorizes such a program. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.)
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4](R-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 22, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jul 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House