I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7505 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 29, 2024 Mr. Rosendale (for himself, Mr. Harris , Ms. Boebert , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Collins , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Gaetz ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the issuance of nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b).

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Worker Protection Act of 2024 . 2. Issuance of nonimmigrant status under H–1B (a) In general Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (12) Aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations of paragraph (1)(A) shall be issued visas (or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status) in the order of the highest compensation rate included in the application for such visa to the lowest compensation rate. . (b) Rules Prior to the issuance of a visa or nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) for the first fiscal year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall issue any rules necessary to carry out section 214(g)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(9) ), as amended by this Act.