A bill that seeks to completely end the H-1B visa program has been formally introduced in the US Congress. The move goes far beyond tightening rules and instead aims to shut down the program entirely. The bill, H.R. 6937, was introduced on January 2, 2026, by Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. Its stated goal is to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so that the H-1B program no longer exists.
Interestingly, the bill was introduced the same day Greene officially stepped down from Congress. She resigned after serving five years in office, citing ongoing disagreements with Trump and Republican leadership. Her resignation has triggered a special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap H-1B visas completely
According to official Congressional records, the bill has been sent to three House committees, including the Judiciary Committee, the Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Ways and Means Committee. These referrals mark the very first step in the lawmaking process.
As of now, no hearings have been scheduled, and no votes have taken place. The bill has only been introduced and formally referred, which means it is still at an early stage. The bill has officially been named as: “To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the H-1B program, and for other purposes.”
The H-1B visa allows US companies to hire foreign workers in specialised fields such as technology, engineering, healthcare and finance. For decades, it has been a key pathway for skilled professionals to work. In September, Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applications as part of his ongoing efforts to tighten immigration rules.
Greene officially steps down from Congress
Greene officially stepped down from Congress on January 5, just days after introducing the bill. Before leaving office, she submitted her resignation letter to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, saying it had been an honour to serve her constituents.
In the months leading up to her exit, Greene, once one of Trump’s top firebrands, appeared increasingly at odds with him on several issues. She joined a bipartisan effort to push for the release of Epstein files, arguing that the public deserved full transparency. Trump responded by publicly calling her a “traitor” and “wacky” on Truth Social.
During Trump’s second term, Greene began accusing him of drifting away from his “America First” principles and embracing globalist policies. The rift continued to grow, and on November 21, 2025, Greene announced that she would resign from Congress.
Greene’s long-standing opposition to H-1B visas
This is not a sudden move by Greene. Back in November, she had already announced plans to bring legislation that would “aggressively” phase out the H-1B programme and eventually shut it down.
At that time, she said her proposal would allow a limited exception only for medical professionals such as doctors and nurses. Even under that plan, only 10,000 visas per year would be allowed, and that exemption, to,o could be phased out over a decade. Greene has repeatedly said the programme is “riddled with fraud and abuse” and claimed it has displaced American workers for years. In a video posted on social media, she argued that the visa was never meant to be permanent.
For now, the bill remains in committee, with no guarantee it will advance. Many such proposals never move beyond this stage.