American Hiring Transparency Act

Key Points

• This bill would require companies to pay a fee of at least $10,000 whenever they apply to hire a foreign worker for a permanent job. This fee would start in late 2026 and would go up every year based on the cost of living.
• The money collected from these fees would be split between the government's general fund and a new special account. Half of the special account money would go toward improving the USAJOBS website to help Americans find work more easily.
• Currently, employers must prove they cannot find a qualified American worker before hiring someone from another country. This bill aims to make that process more transparent and ensure the government has the tools to check if Americans are available for those jobs.
• Companies would not be allowed to ask for a discount or a waiver on this fee. Every business, regardless of size, would have to pay the full amount to process their application for a foreign worker permit.

Impact Analysis

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