US lawmaker reintroduces HIRE Act to double H-1B visas amid political pushback

Democrat lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi reintroduces the HIRE Act to double H-1B visas to 1,30,000. The Act aims to attract skilled talent from abroad and increase investment in American STEM education. The HIRE Act is supported by ITServe Alliance and proposes removing the cap on additional H-1B visas for advanced US degree holders.