Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act.
Sponsored By: Senator Husted, Jon [R-OH]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would tie the H-1B exemption wage floor to twice the national average wage index. It would replace the static $60,000 threshold for exempt H-1B nonimmigrants with a floor equal to two times the national average wage index defined in the Social Security Act for the most recently calculated year, making the exemption adjust with national wage growth.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Higher wage floor for H-1B workers
If enacted, employers using this specific H-1B wage exemption would have to pay at least twice the national average wage index. The bill would replace the current $60,000 floor with that doubled, index-based wage for the most recently calculated year. Some H-1B workers in affected jobs would see a higher required wage. Some positions might no longer qualify for the exemption and employers would face higher pay costs. This section contains no phase-in or sunset.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Husted, Jon [R-OH]
OH • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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