Sen. Scott Introduces Prioritizing American Talent Act to Block Foreign Student Work Permits
The Prioritizing American Talent Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time, and the bill is still waiting for committee action.
This bill faces strong opposition from the business and education sectors. It currently lacks bipartisan support and has not moved past the initial committee stage.
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The bill blocks the Department of Homeland Security from spending any money to process, approve, renew, or extend work permits for people on F (academic student) or M (vocational student) visas, unless Congress specifically passes a law authorizing that work. This would effectively shut down Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT), the main pathways that let international graduates work in the U.S. after finishing school.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Prioritizing American Talent Act
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