Question 1

What does HR8013 do?

Accepted Answer

The Keep Innovators in America Act represents a legislative effort to codify and formalize the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program within the Immigration and Nationality Act. This program currently allows international students on F-1 visas to work in the United States in positions directly related to their field of study. By embedding OPT into statutory law, the bill seeks to provide greater legal certainty and permanence to a program that has historically operated through regulatory authority. The legislation addresses a critical gap in immigration policy by explicitly authorizing foreign students to engage in practical training and employment as part of their educational experience, both during their studies and after completing degree requirements. The bill's fundamental objective is to retain talented foreign-educated individuals in the American workforce, particularly in fields requiring advanced technical skills, while maintaining the integrity of the student visa program.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR8013?

Accepted Answer

Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, Raja Krishnamoorthi

Question 3

What is the status of HR8013?

Accepted Answer

Introduced as of March 19, 2026.

H.R.8013

H. R. 8013