Iowa HF2513 prohibits higher education institutions from hiring H-1B visa holders who are citizens of designated foreign adversaries.

Iowa HF2513 amends the state code to require the state board of regents to adopt a policy prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with individuals holding valid H-1B visas who are citizens of nations designated as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. This policy takes effect on July 1, 2026. The bill aims to prevent higher education institutions from employing individuals from these specific nations.

Iowa HF2513 prohibits higher education institutions from hiring H-1B visa holders who are citizens of designated foreign adversaries.

Iowa HF2513 amends the state code to require the state board of regents to adopt a policy prohibiting regents institutions from entering into employment contracts with individuals holding valid H-1B visas who are citizens of nations designated as foreign adversaries by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. This policy takes effect on July 1, 2026. The bill aims to prevent higher education institutions from employing individuals from these specific nations.