Politics Republican bill would make H-1b hiring “functionally unavailable” Labelled strongest H-1B bill ever seen by Congress, legal experts say degree of aggression will ultimately be downfall iStock.com/zkolra Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 30 April 2026 Yet another restrictive H-1B bill has been proposed by Republican lawmakers. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Wage-weighted H-1Bs will end “level playing field” Politics Lawyers try to make sense of Trump’s confusing H-1B fee hike Visas High pay, high odds? DHS bets on new salary rules for H-1B lottery Visas Walmart pauses H-1B hiring despite stagnant US workforce