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House bill · H.R. 8013 (119th Congress)

Keep Innovators in America Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Mar 19, 2026

Sponsor: Sam T. Liccardo (U.S. Representative, CA-16, Democratic)

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Summary

Codifies the Optional Practical Training program for F-1 international students, authorizing practical training and employment related to their field of study, including after graduation, while allowing them to maintain student status during certain pending immigration petitions.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

2

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

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  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Mar 19, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Mar 19, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Mar 19, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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