Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Senator Proposes 3-Year H-1B Visa Suspension
A US senator named Tim Sheehy has introduced a bill to stop giving out new H-1B visas for three years.
These visas allow companies to hire skilled workers from other countries.
Senator Sheehy believes this will help American workers by preventing companies from hiring cheaper foreign labor.
The bill also wants to make it harder to get these visas by adding stricter rules and higher fees.
Some groups support this bill because they think it will protect American jobs and stop fraud.
However, others worry it might hurt companies that rely on these workers.
The bill also wants to change how visas are given out, making it based on wages instead of a lottery system.
It also wants to stop visa holders from bringing their families and prevent federal agencies from hiring them.
US Senator Tim Sheehy introduced a bill to suspend new H-1B visas for three years.
The bill aims to protect American workers from being displaced by cheaper foreign labor.
It seeks to codify a $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition and implement stricter rules.
The bill is supported by the Immigration Accountability Project and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
Critics argue the suspension could harm the tech industry and lead to job losses.
- Who
- US Senator Tim Sheehy
- What
- Introduced a bill to suspend new H-1B visas for 3 years
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To protect American workers and address national security risks
Pro-Immigration Advocates
Senator Tim Sheehy
Impact on American Workers
Pro-Immigration Advocates
The suspension of H-1B visas could harm American companies that rely on skilled foreign workers, potentially leading to job losses and economic downturns.
Senator Tim Sheehy
The bill aims to protect American workers by preventing the displacement of qualified Americans with cheaper foreign labor.
Economic Impact
Pro-Immigration Advocates
The suspension could negatively impact the tech industry, which heavily relies on H-1B visas to fill specialized roles.
Senator Tim Sheehy
The bill seeks to address national security risks and curb H-1B fraud, ensuring the program operates with adequate guardrails.
- Bill Introduced By
- US Senator Tim Sheehy (Republican, Montana)
- Bill Name
- End H-1B Abuse Act
- Proposed Suspension Duration
- 3 years
- Fee Codification
- $100,000 per H-1B petition
- Supported By
- Immigration Accountability Project, Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)
- Court Ruling
- First Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump administration's motion to stay the ruling that struck down the $100,000 fee