HR 8683 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.

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This bill would make changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to officially write the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program into law. The OPT program generally allows certain immigrants, typically foreign students, to get temporary work experience in the United States related to their field of study. No official summary is available for this bill.

Sponsor

Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

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Introduced

May 7, 2026

Policy Area

Immigration

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