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Congress·In Committee·21 days ago

Rep. Steube's EXILE Act Would Eliminate H-1B Visa Program, Zeroing Out Tech Worker Slots

Also known as: EXILE Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Steube, would effectively end the H-1B visa program. This program currently allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields like technology, engineering, and medicine.
  • The plan works by changing the law to set the number of available H-1B visas to zero. If passed, no new H-1B visas would be issued starting in the 2027 budget year, which begins in October 2026.
  • The bill aims to stop what the sponsor calls 'exploitative' labor practices. The goal is to encourage companies to hire American workers for high-paying specialized jobs instead of bringing in workers from other countries.
  • This change would mostly affect large technology companies and healthcare providers that rely on these visas to fill specialized roles. It could also impact international students who hope to stay and work in the U.S. after graduating from American colleges.
ImmigrationLabor EmploymentTechnology Digital

Milestones

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Feb 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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India Today·20 days ago

To kill H-1B programme by 2027, US lawmaker introduces bill

Florida Representative Greg Steube introduced the EXILE Act, which seeks to eliminate the H-1B visa program by 2027. The bill aims to stop corporations from using 'cheaper foreign labor' and claims the program has displaced American workers in tech and medicine.

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Zee News·17 days ago

EXILE Act Explained: Inside the bill seeking to end H-1B visa program from fiscal year 2027

The EXILE Act proposes a hard stop rather than a phase-out, setting the annual H-1B visa allocation to zero beginning in October 2026. The bill does not address the status of current visa holders but would prevent any new petitions from being filed.

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Becker's Hospital Review·19 days ago

Lawmaker introduces bill to end H-1B visa program

Healthcare groups warn that the EXILE Act could worsen staffing shortages, particularly in rural areas. The bill follows a recent Trump administration policy imposing a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications, which has already strained recruitment for international medical graduates.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

EXILE Act

Bill NumberHR 7451
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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