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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 6685· Senate(119-SAMDT-6685)

S.Amdt. 6685

Rep. Murkowski
Age: 69 years
Alaska
Introduced
7/14/2026
Sponsored by
Lisa Murkowski
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 6685, submitted by Ms. Murkowski, aims to add a specific exception to the non-processing related fee for certain H-1B nonimmigrants.

  • The amendment targets aliens entering the United States to perform services in a specialty occupation.
  • It applies specifically to those who will be working for a public school or a public school district in the United States.
  • The purpose is to ensure these individuals are not required to pay the $100,000 fee otherwise required under section 1(a) of Presidential Proclamation 10973.