S 2928 — H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html September 29, 2025

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The bill amends existing law to enhance requirements and procedures for H-1B and L-1 visa applications, aiming to reduce fraud and protect U.S. workers.

• 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)(A)

  The employer-- → The employer-- "(i) is offering and will offer to H-1B nonimmigrants, during the period of authorized employment for each H-1B nonimmigrant, wages that are determined based on the best information available at the time the application is filed and which are not less than the highest of-- (I) the locally determined prevailing wage level for the occupational classification in the area of employment; (II) the median wage for all workers in the occupational classification in the area of employment; and (III) the median wage for skill level 2 in the occupational classification found in the most recent Occupational Employment Statistics survey; and "(ii) will provide working conditions for such H-1B nonimmigrant that will not adversely affect the working conditions of United States workers similarly employed by the employer or by an employer with which such H-1B nonimmigrant is placed pursuant to a waiver under paragraph (2)(E).

  This change establishes stricter wage requirements for H-1B employers, ensuring that they pay higher salaries based on prevailing wage data.

• 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)(C)

  has provided → has provided"; and (2) by inserting before clause (ii), as redesignated by paragraph (2), the following: "(i) has posted on the internet website described in paragraph (3), for at least 30 calendar days, a detailed description of each position for which a nonimmigrant is sought that includes a description of-- (I) the wages and other terms and conditions of employment; (II) the minimum education, training, experience, and other requirements for the position; and (III) the process for applying for the position; and".

  This change requires employers to post job descriptions online for H-1B positions, increasing transparency in the hiring process.

• 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)(E)

  The employer-- → The employer will not at any time displace a United States worker with 1 or more H-1B nonimmigrants; and did not displace and will not displace a United States worker employed by the employer within the period beginning 180 days before and ending 180 days after the date of the placement of the nonimmigrant with the employer.

  This amendment prohibits employers from displacing U.S. workers when hiring H-1B nonimmigrants, reinforcing protections for American jobs.

• 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(1)(F)

  The employer will not place, outsource, lease, or otherwise contract for the services or placement of H-1B nonimmigrants with another employer, regardless of the physical location where such services will be performed, unless the employer of the alien has been granted a waiver under paragraph (2)(E). → The employer will not place, outsource, lease, or otherwise contract for the services or placement of H-1B nonimmigrants with another employer, regardless of the physical location where such services will be performed, unless the employer of the alien has been granted a waiver under paragraph (2)(E).

  This change ensures stricter enforcement of employer obligations regarding H-1B nonimmigrant placements.

• 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(3)

  Subject to subparagraph (B), aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations under paragraph (1)(A) shall be issued visas, or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status, in a manner and order established by the Secretary of Homeland Security, by regulation. → Subject to subparagraph (B), aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations under paragraph (1)(A) shall be issued visas, or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status, in a manner and order established by the Secretary of Homeland Security, by regulation.

  This change alters the prioritization of visas based on educational achievements of petitioners.

Action History

1. September 29, 2025

   Introduced in Senate

2. September 29, 2025

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

• Chuck Grassley · Primary
• Richard J. Durbin · Cosponsor
• Bernard Sanders · Cosponsor
• Tommy Tuberville · Cosponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · Cosponsor

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