S.4834

Prioritizing American Talent Act

Introduced·6/18/26

The Prioritizing American Talent Act limits expenditures for foreign student work authorizations.

The Prioritizing American Talent Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to process applications for employment authorization for foreign students unless expressly authorized by law. It also rescinds unobligated balances in the Immigration Examinations Fee Account that are attributable to unauthorized applications. The Secretary of Homeland Security must determine the amount to be rescinded within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

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History

Jun 18

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.