Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Protecting American Workers Through H-1B Modernization Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 13, 2026, by Mr. Grothman. The legislation aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. Specifically, it focuses on modernizing the wage required for exempt H-1B workers. The text changes the previous wage standard of at least $60,000 for these workers. Instead, the new wage must be not less than twice the national average wage index.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 updates the wage requirement for exempt H-1B nonimmigrant workers by amending section 212(n)(3)(B)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It replaces the old wage of at least $60,000 with a requirement of not less than twice the national average wage index for the most recently calculated year. This might be considered positive because it ties the required wage directly to the national average wage index rather than a static dollar amount, potentially reflecting modern economic conditions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly contain any specific negative consequences, burdens, or provisions that outline negative outcomes for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 10/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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