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H.R. 2181 (114th)

STAPLE Act

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Introduced

30 April 2015

Last action

1 June 2015 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], James Renacci, Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]

Subjects

Immigration, Education

Source updated

12 August 2025

Immigration · Education

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Summary

Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy Act of 2015 or the STAPLE Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from: (1) direct numerical limitations aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from a U.S. institution of higher education and who have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to such degree; and (2) H-1B visa (specialty occupation) numerical limitations aliens who have a U.S. STEM Ph.D. and with respect to whom the petitioning employer requires such an education.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 2015

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2670-2671)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 April 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 June 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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