Provide a path to permanent residency for international students who graduate with advanced degrees in science and technology fields.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025?
The Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2627, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 2, 2025. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 (H.R. 2627 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5477 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5477 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Bill Foster (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.