H. R. 8683
Introduced in House · May 12, 2026May 7, 2026
Mrs. Foushee introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Codify optional practical training program.
- (a) Course of study.—Section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting after “course of study” the second times it appears “, including practical training and employment authorization described under ,”.