Expert blasts Illinois Congressman’s push to double H-1Bs as ‘tone-deaf’

Published December 6, 2025 1:00pm ET



(The Center Square) – A renewed push to double H-1B visas is touted as a talent win, but critics warn it could reshape the tech market by driving down wages and edging out U.S. grads.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) reintroduced the HIRE Act to double the H-1B visa cap from 65,000 to 130,000. 

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