Bills/H.R. 7859

To provide that the Proclamation entitled, "Restriction On Entry Of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" shall have no force or effect.

To provide that the Proclamation entitled, "Restriction On Entry Of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" shall have no force or effect.

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Plain Language Summary

# Bill Summary: HR 7859 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would cancel a presidential proclamation that restricts certain nonimmigrant workers from entering the United States. If passed, it would eliminate the restrictions currently in place and allow these workers to enter the country again. The bill doesn't specify which worker categories are affected, though such proclamations typically relate to visa programs like H-1B (skilled workers) or other temporary work visas. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact foreign workers seeking temporary employment in the U.S., their employers who hire them, and potentially U.S. workers in affected industries.

The specific groups depend on which proclamation is being referenced. **Current Status:** HR 7859 is currently in committee and has not advanced for a vote. It was introduced by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ). The bill has not yet been enacted. *Note: Without knowing the specific proclamation referenced, the exact scope of affected workers cannot be determined from the bill title alone.*.

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Latest Action

March 5, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Key Dates

Introduced
March 5, 2026
Last Updated
March 5, 2026
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