House bill · H.R. 8972 (119th Congress)
OPT Fair Tax Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Glenn Grothman (U.S. Representative, WI-6, Republican)
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Summary
Would treat optional practical training performed by F-1 visa holders as employment for Social Security and Medicare payroll tax purposes, removing the current exemption for that work.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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