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H.R. 8683

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Summary

H.R. 8683, the To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program, was introduced in the House on May 7, 2026 by Rep. Valerie Foushee (D). It was referred to Judiciary, and last saw action on May 7, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Record

Text

H.R. 8683 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

hb8683/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 8683 IH: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-05-07
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 8683  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   May 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.
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 section 214(m)(3), .
(b)
Practical training and employment authorization
Section 214(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(m) ) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(3)
(A)
With respect to an alien who obtains the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i), a full course of study may include practical training and employment authorization for a period of up to 24 months if such employment is related to the field of study undertaken by the nonimmigrant.
(B)
With respect to an alien who obtains the status of a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) and is pursuing or has completed a full course of study in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field, a full course of study may include practical training and employment authorization for a period of up to 48 months if such employment is related to the field of study undertaken by the nonimmigrant.
(C)
The Secretary of Homeland Security may establish terms and conditions necessary for the practical training and employment authorization period.
 .
(c)
Nursing
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall take such actions as may be necessary to make nursing a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field for the purpose of section 214(m)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(m)(3)(B) ).

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-05-07
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

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

Sponsors

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D) sponsors H.R. 8683 alone.

Committees

H.R. 8683 went before 1 committee: Judiciary.

Judiciary
Judiciary
Referred To · May 7, 2026 · 2,181 Bills

Actions

H.R. 8683 has taken 2 actions since May 7, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 7, 2026
House
Introduced in House
May 7, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Judiciary Committee

Votes

H.R. 8683 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8683 goes by 2 titles.

  • To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. — Display Title
  • To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to codify the Optional Practical Training program. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8683 under Immigration, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8683’s is Immigration.

hr8683/policy-areas.txt
ImmigrationAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8683, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. FOUSHEE:H.R. 8683.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Constitution Article I[Page H3343]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com