Bill · S. 5155· Senate(119-S-5155)
American Hiring Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 7/28/2026
- Last activity
- 7/28/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "American Hiring Transparency Act" requires employers to pay a specific fee when seeking a permanent labor certification to hire foreign workers. This fee must be paid at the time an employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification or a similar application. For fiscal year 2027, the initial fee amount will be at least $10,000. In subsequent years, the fee will be adjusted annually based on inflation. The collected fees will be split between the general fund of the Treasury and a new "PERM Fee Account."
Yes
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+5
The bill funds upgrades to the USAJOBS platform to improve job application processes.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill increases federal revenue and authority over labor certification processes.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-6
The bill imposes a significant, non-waivable fee on employers looking to hire foreign talent.
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-5
The bill imposes a substantial new fee of at least $10,000 on employers seeking foreign labor certifications.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
The bill creates a financial barrier for employers seeking to hire foreign workers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Upgrading Job Platforms: According to Section 2, 50 percent of the funds deposited into the "PERM Fee Account" will be used by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to upgrade and maintain the USAJOBS website or successor platforms. This is intended to help host job advertisements and process job applications to facilitate labor market testing. (Section 2, subsection (b)(4)(C)(ii))
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Increased Funding for the Treasury: The bill dictates that 50 percent of the fees received from employers will be deposited directly into the general fund of the Treasury. (Section 2, subsection (b)(4)(B)(i))
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Increased Funding for the Secretary of Labor: Half of the funds deposited into the "PERM Fee Account" will be made available for the Secretary of Labor to expend without further appropriation. (Section 2, subsection (b)(4)(C)(i))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on Employers: Employers seeking a permanent labor certification must pay a fee of at least $10,000 during fiscal year 2027. (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(A))
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Increasing Costs Over Time: The fee is subject to annual adjustments for inflation starting in fiscal year 2028, which could increase the cost for employers in subsequent years. (Section 2, subsection (b)(3))
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No Flexibility for Fee Reductions: The bill explicitly states that the required fees may not be waived or reduced. (Section 2, subsection (b)(5))
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 Business Owners-6Good For Immigrants-4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Corporate Taxes-5Improves Small Business Support-3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 7/28/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate