Texas Congressman Proposes Bill to End H-1B Visa Green Card Pathway, Aiming to Prioritize American Workers
Congressman Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas, has introduced the American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act, which seeks to overhaul the H-1B visa program. The proposed legislation aims to eliminate the pathway to a green card for H-1B visa holders and scrap the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that allows international students to work temporarily in the U.S. after graduation. The bill is designed to prioritize job opportunities for American workers, particularly in STEM fields. The H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations, has been criticized for allegedly depressing wages and disadvantaging American workers. The bill faces significant challenges in Congress due to the narrow Republican majority and lack of support from moderate Republicans and Democrats. 
