PROTECT Act of 2026
Rep. Kennedy Introduces PROTECT Act to Raise H-1B Minimum Salary to $100,000
The PROTECT Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss it.
Legislative Progress
While there is interest in protecting American wages, the high salary floor and new restrictions on tech outsourcing will likely face strong opposition from major business groups.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that rely on H-1B workers would face higher labor costs due to the $100,000 minimum salary requirement. Many smaller employers, especially startups and firms outside major tech hubs, currently hire H-1B workers at salaries below this threshold. The higher floor could price them out of the program, making it harder to fill specialized roles when domestic talent is unavailable.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PROTECT Act of 2026
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