A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modernize the wage required for exempt H-1B workers, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5638, introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH), is a proposed bill that would make changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Specifically, the bill's title indicates its purpose is to update the minimum wage requirement for certain workers entering the U.S. under the H-1B visa program. The term "exempt H-1B workers" suggests it would apply to a specific category within this visa program.
The full text of S. 5638 has not yet been published, so details about the exact wage modernization and how it would affect employers or workers are not available. The bill's provisions are currently unknown beyond its stated intent.
As of now, S. 5638 is in its initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate, but it has not yet been scheduled for any committee review, debate, or votes. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5638 do?
- S. 5638, introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH), is a proposed bill that would make changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Specifically, the bill's title indicates its purpose is to update the minimum wage requirement for certain workers entering the U.S. under the H-1B visa program. The term "exempt H-1B workers" suggests it would apply to a specific category within this visa program. The full text of S. 5638 has not yet been published, so details about the exact wage modernization and how it would affect employers or workers are not available. The bill's provisions are currently unknown beyond its stated intent. As of now, S. 5638 is in its initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate, but it has not yet been scheduled for any committee review, debate, or votes. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
- Has S. 5638 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5638 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5638?
- S. 5638 was sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted [R-OH] (Republican-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5638?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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