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HR2315119th CongressWALLET

Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

Introduced

Summary

Eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for F‑1 students unless Congress explicitly authorizes such work programs. This bill would add a new paragraph to 8 U.S.C. 1324a (INA section 274A(h)) that says no alien present as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) may be provided employment authorization under the Optional Practical Training program or any successor program without an express act of Congress. The text uses "notwithstanding any other provision of law" to extend the ban to successor programs. The bill includes no phase-in, sunset, funding, or enforcement details.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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End OPT work for F-1 students

This bill would stop work permits under Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 student visa holders. The government could not grant OPT or any similar future program unless Congress passes a new law. If you are an F-1 student, you would no longer be able to get OPT work authorization. This would apply even if other rules say otherwise.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

AZ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 5/6/2025

  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 5/8/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/23/2025

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 8/19/2025

  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

  • Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/17/2025

  • Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2025

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2026

  • Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 1/21/2026

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/20/2026

  • Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/2/2026

  • Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/2/2026

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/4/2026

  • Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2026

  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 5/20/2026

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 6/30/2026

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/14/2026

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/2/2026

Roll Call Votes

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