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S 2567 United States Senate · 119th Congress

CAP Act of 2025

S 2567 (CAP Act of 2025) removes a special exception that allowed colleges and universities to hire foreign workers on H-1B visas without being subject to annual visa caps. This change means institutions of higher education will now face the same annual limits on H-1B visas as other employers. The bill directly affects U.S. colleges and universities that employ foreign workers through the H-1B program. It modifies existing immigration law to eliminate this exemption, requiring these institutions to compete within the standard H-1B visa quota system.
Issues: ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRemoves H-1B exemption for universities, imposing annual caps and restricting foreign worker hiring. Limits immigrant employment access, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts foreign worker hiring at colleges by removing visa cap exemptions, limiting employment opportunities for H-1B workers in higher education.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Last action Jul 31, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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