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H.R. 10799 · 119th Congress · Immigration

Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act

In committee71 words Introduced Oct 13, 2026 · Latest action Oct 13, 2026

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H.R. 10799 · Introduced in House · Oct 13, 2026

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Workers Through H–1B Modernization Act .

SEC. 2. EXEMPT H–1B NONIMMIGRANT WAGE MODERNIZATION.

Section 212(n)(3)(B)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(3)(B)(i)(I) ) is amended by striking at least $60,000 and inserting not less than twice the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1) ) for the most recently calculated year. .

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  1. Oct 13, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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