HB6937: End H-1B Now Act

What the bill says

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the H-1B program, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, January 2, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the H-1B program, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End H-1B Now Act . SECTION 2. Elimination of H-1B program (a) Phase-Out of visas Section 214(g)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 ) is amended-- (1) in clause (vi), by striking and at the end; (2) in clause (vii), by striking ; or and inserting through fiscal year 2025; ; and (3) by inserting after clause (vii) the following: (viii) 10,000 in fiscal year 2026; (ix) 9,000 in fiscal year 2027; (x) 8,000 in fiscal year 2028; (xi) 7,000 in fiscal year 2029; (xii) 6,000 in fiscal year 2030; (xiii) 5,000 in fiscal year 2031; (xiv) 4,000 in fiscal year 2032; (xv) 3,000 in fiscal year 2033; (xvi) 2,000 in fiscal year 2034; (xvii) 1,000 in fiscal year 2035; and (xviii) zero in each succeeding fiscal year; or . (b) Occupations eligible for H-1B visas during phase-Out (1) Elimination of fashion models and dual intent Section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) ) is amended-- (A) by inserting having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning after subject to section 212(j)(2), ; (B) by striking …

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Sponsors

• Greene, Marjorie (R, 14) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. January 2, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2. January 2, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB6937?

HB6937 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): End H-1B Now Act.

What does HB6937 do?

In its own words: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the H-1B program, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB6937?

In committee as of January 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (January 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6937?

Greene, Marjorie (R, 14).

Where is the official record for HB6937?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6937