On April 25, 2023, Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026 in the US Congress, which seeks to impose a three-year pause on the H-1B visa program. This legislation, co-sponsored by seven other Republican lawmakers, aims to reform the program by reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 and establishing a minimum wage of $200,000 per year for H-1B visa holders. The proposed changes also include barring these visa holders from bringing dependents to the US, replacing the current lottery system with a wage-based selection system, and preventing H-1B workers from holding multiple jobs. Additionally, the bill seeks to eliminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program and ensure nonimmigrant visas remain temporary. Proponents of the bill argue that the current system has been exploited to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor, with Congressman Paul Gosar stating it has been “hijacked” for this purpose. The bill reflects a growing concern among some lawmakers about the impact of foreign labor on American jobs and aims to prioritize the employment of American citizens.