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HB10643: H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act

: Elizabeth Van Duyne (R-US) : Oct 4, 2026 Updated: Oct 1, 2026
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To increase penalties for certain violations of the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would increase penalties for people who break H-1B visa program rules. The H-1B program lets US employers temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty jobs like tech and engineering. The bill targets fraud and violations within that program by making punishments stricter. It has been introduced in the House but has not yet advanced to or floor debate.

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HB10643: H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act

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