Bill · H.R. 8013· House(119-HR-8013)
Keep Innovators in America Act
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Sam Liccardo
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the ``Keep Innovators in America Act''. It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. The purpose is to codify the Optional Practical Training program. Under the bill, a course of study may include practical training and employment authorization. This is allowed under terms and conditions set by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The employment must be related to the field of study, including after completing degree requirements.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would immigrants be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant legal stability and work opportunities for immigrant students.
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill secures the ability for students to transition from their degree requirements into practical employment.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits young adults by providing a clearer path to employment after completing their studies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 allows a course of study to include practical training and employment authorization set by the Secretary of Homeland Security, as long as the employment is related to the field of study, including after completing degree requirements. This is positive because it officially puts the Optional Practical Training program into law and lets students work in fields related to their studies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+7Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+6Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Student Loan Relief+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/24/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan