EXILE Act

HR 7451, the EXILE Act, would end the H-1B visa program for foreign workers in specialty occupations after fiscal year 2026. It amends immigration law to eliminate the H-1B program's continuation starting in 2027, setting a permanent annual cap of zero for new H-1B visas. This directly affects U.S. employers who currently sponsor H-1B workers (commonly in tech and professional services) and foreign workers seeking these visas. The bill’s key provision modifies the legal text to phase out the program by removing existing renewal language and inserting a permanent end date.