Responsible Practical Training Act of 2021

Summary

Responsible Practical Training Act of 2021 This bill imposes limits on the Optional Practical Training program and addresses related issues. (The program provides an F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both. Currently, an eligible alien may receive up to 12 months of employment authorization under the program, with a 24-month extension available to certain individuals with degrees in certain fields related to science, technology, engineering, or math.) Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to issue regulations to (1) limit the program to six months and eliminate any extensions; and (2) exclude from the program any alien with a degree or working in a sensitive field, such as military-related fields. The Department of Labor must conduct a wage analysis of the Optional Practical Training program and Curricular Practical Training program. The analysis must include a determination as to whether the aliens in the programs received wages appropriate for the type and location of employment.

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Timeline

1. 17 June 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 June 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 June 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 November 2022

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 June 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 June 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 June 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 June 2021

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Sponsors

• Madison Cawthorn · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · R · Sponsor
• W. Steube · R · Sponsor
• Yvette Herrell · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hsed00 · Standing

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