Bill · H.R. 6305· House(119-HR-6305)
High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 11/25/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The High-skilled Immigration Reform for Employment Act aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the availability of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. It proposes increasing the numerical limitations for these visas. The bill also expands the definition of an H-1B-dependent employer. Additionally, it establishes the Promoting American Ingenuity Grant Program. This program allows the Secretary of Education to provide competitive grants to States for science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The bill significantly increases the cap on H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill supports higher education in STEM fields and increases opportunities for high-skilled immigrant workers.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides grants to assist students in higher education pursuing STEM degrees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded H-1B Visas: The bill increases the numerical limitation from 65,000 to 130,000 under Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Sec. 2(a)(1)).
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Educational Support for STEM: The Promoting American Ingenuity Grant Program allows for grants to strengthen elementary and secondary school education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (Sec. 3(a)(1)).
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Teacher Retention: The grant program is designed to help retain teachers at the elementary and secondary school levels in specific fields (Sec. 3(a)(2)).
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Higher Education Assistance: The program assists institutions of higher education in educating students enrolled in programs leading to degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, or technology (Sec. 3(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to H-1B-Dependent Employer Definitions: The bill modifies the criteria used to define an H-1B-dependent employer, including changes to specific percentages and numerical thresholds within Section 212(n)(3)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Sec. 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Children+4Good For High Income Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves College Affordability+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Small Business Support+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3
- 11/25/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan