S-2821, the American Tech Workforce Act, has not passed Congress. The 2025 version of the bill was introduced in the Senate in September 2025 by Senator Jim Banks and has since been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Current status: The most recent version, known as the American Tech Workforce Act of 2025 (S.2821), was introduced in the Senate on September 16, 2025. It has not moved beyond the committee stage. Earlier versions of the bill were introduced in previous sessions of Congress but also failed to become law.
Key provisions
<><>the bill would enact major changes to the H-1B and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs: Raise the wage floor for H-1B visas: The minimum annual salary for H-1B visa holders would increase from $60,000 to $150,000.
<><>Eliminate the OPT program: This would terminate the work authorization program that allows foreign students to gain temporary employment in the U.S. after graduation.
<><>Reform H-1B visa allocation: The existing H-1B lottery system would be replaced with a system that awards visas to the highest-paying employers.
No need.
Just end the visa programs & give them the bum’s rush home.