End H-1B Now Act

Legislative bill overview

HR 6937, the "End H-1B Now Act," would eliminate the H-1B visa program that currently allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. The bill has been referred to multiple committees for consideration and represents a proposal to completely discontinue this visa category rather than reform it.

Why is this important

The H-1B program affects approximately 85,000-200,000 visa holders annually across technology, healthcare, engineering, and other sectors. Eliminating it would significantly impact employer hiring practices, potentially affecting wages, labor availability in high-skill industries, and U.S. global competitiveness in talent acquisition, while also influencing immigration policy broadly.

Potential points of contention

• Business impact: Technology companies and other industries relying on H-1B workers argue the program fills genuine skills gaps; elimination could increase labor costs, slow hiring, or push work overseas
• Wage and employment effects: Critics claim H-1B depresses wages for American workers in certain fields; proponents argue it addresses worker shortages in areas where domestic talent is unavailable
• Scope and timing: The bill's complete elimination approach differs from reform proposals that would modify program caps, wage requirements, or selection criteria