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DemocratBill · H.R. 8683· House(119-HR-8683)

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

Rep. Foushee
Age: 70 years
North Carolina
Introduced
5/7/2026
Last activity
5/7/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Valerie Foushee
Cosponsors
None
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. It updates the definition of a course of study for certain nonimmigrants to include practical training and employment authorization. Under this proposal, training can last up to 24 months if it relates to the individual's field of study. For those in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields, the period can extend up to 48 months. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take steps to include nursing as a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field for these purposes.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would students be better off under this?+7

    The bill codifies and extends practical training and employment opportunities for students in various academic fields.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6

    The bill directly benefits students and recent graduates by extending their ability to work in their fields of study.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+6

    The bill expands the practical training and work authorization duration for nonimmigrant students.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.