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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7451· House(119-HR-7451)

EXILE Act

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
2/9/2026
Last activity
2/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "EXILE Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. The primary purpose of the legislation is to discontinue the H-1B program. It proposes to set the number of H-1B visas to zero starting in fiscal year 2027 and for all following fiscal years. The bill was introduced by Mr. Steube in the House of Representatives.

Yes

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3

    The elimination of H-1B visas limits the ability of large technology companies to recruit foreign talent.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    By eliminating H-1B visas, the bill aims to reserve positions for domestic workers.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-8

    The bill shuts down a significant pathway for legal immigration through skilled labor visas.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-6

    Businesses that rely on specialized foreign labor through the H-1B program will lose access to that talent pool.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5

    The bill eliminates a major visa category used by immigrants to reside and work in the country.