119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 6937
The End H-1B Now Act would eliminate the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. The bill phases out the program over a decade, starting with a cap of 10,000 visas in fiscal year 2026 and declining by 1,000 visas annually until it reaches zero in fiscal year 2035. During the phase-out, H-1B visas would be restricted to physicians, surgeons, and nurses only, eliminating eligibility for fashion models and workers with "dual intent" (those not committed to maintaining a foreign residence). Additionally, the bill prohibits Medicare-funded medical residency programs from training foreign workers, effectively barring international medical graduates from participating in such federally supported training programs. This legislation would significantly impact technology companies, healthcare facilities, and other industries that rely on temporary foreign talent.