Keep STEM Graduates in America Act of 2024

HR 9023 would extend temporary work authorization (OPT) for foreign students with STEM degrees from 29 to 48 months after graduation, allowing applications up to 180 days before completion. It increases the annual H-1B visa quota for STEM graduates from 20,000 to 30,000 and requires the H-1B lottery to prioritize applicants with STEM degrees. The bill applies to foreign students who earned STEM degrees from accredited U.S. colleges or universities. A report on the bill's impact must be submitted to Congress within one year of enactment.