The Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions Act (EXILE Act) would eliminate the H-1B visa program, which currently allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. The bill amends immigration law to set the number of available H-1B visas to zero beginning in fiscal year 2027 and all subsequent years, effectively ending the program after 2026. This legislation would affect U.S. companies across technology, healthcare, engineering, and other industries that rely on H-1B workers, as well as foreign nationals currently using or seeking these visas. No new funding is allocated in the bill, as it is a discontinuation measure rather than a spending authorization. The change would take effect starting October 1, 2026, giving employers roughly one year notice before the program terminates.
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