Bills · HR 6305
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6305Immigration
High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act
INTRO NOV 25· LAST ACTION NOV 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tackles two important, often debated issues: high-skilled immigration and STEM education. By doubling the H-1B visa cap and removing the limit for U.S. advanced degree holders, it could help address the talent shortages many U.S. businesses report, potentially boosting innovation and economic growth in key industries like technology. However, it also raises concerns about increased competition for jobs and potential wage impacts for American workers in these fields.
The changes to the definition of an "H-1B-dependent employer" could reduce bureaucratic hurdles for many companies hiring foreign workers, streamlining their recruitment processes. Furthermore, the STEM education grant program represents an investment in nurturing a stronger domestic workforce by enhancing science and math education for future generations. If this bill becomes law, we'd likely see more high-skilled foreign workers in the U.S. and a national push for better STEM learning. If it doesn't pass, the current H-1B visa limits and employer regulations would remain, alongside ongoing debates about the adequacy of STEM education funding and the competitive landscape for high-skilled jobs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Doubles the annual cap on H-1B nonimmigrant visas from 65,000 to 130,000.
This significantly increases the number of skilled foreign workers who can obtain visas to work in the U.S. each year.
PROVISION 02
Removes the separate 20,000 visa cap for individuals with U.S. master's or higher degrees, making all such visas exempt from the overall annual limit.
This creates an unlimited pathway for highly educated foreign graduates from U.S. universities to work in the country.
PROVISION 03
Increases the thresholds for smaller and mid-sized companies to be considered "H-1B-dependent," meaning fewer companies will face stricter rules for hiring H-1B workers.
This makes it easier for many employers, especially smaller ones, to hire H-1B workers without additional regulatory burdens.
PROVISION 04
Creates the "Promoting American Ingenuity Grant Program" for states to improve K-12 and higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This aims to strengthen the domestic STEM workforce by investing in education from an early age through college.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $25 million annually for five years (FY2026-2030) for the STEM education grant program.
This provides dedicated potential funding to support state-level efforts in improving STEM education and retaining teachers.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
9
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 25
Introduced in House
NOV 25
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6305
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 25, 2025
Last actionNov 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025
House BillHR 6305Immigration
High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act
INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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