Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has announced the reintroduction of the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, a bill aimed at bolstering America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness. The legislation pursues a two-part strategy: widening access to high-skilled global talent and increasing federal investments in American STEM education to strengthen the domestic workforce pipeline.

In a statement on November 26, 2025, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said the HIRE Act would double the number of H-1B visas available annually, raising the cap from 65,000 to 130,000. He noted that the increase is intended to help U.S. employers in critical and emerging technology sectors address persistent shortages of specialized workers. The bill also allocates new funding to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math programs in elementary and secondary schools to reduce the domestic skills gap.

“To build the jobs and industries of tomorrow, America must stay at the forefront of innovation by strengthening our own workforce while continuing to welcome top talent from around the globe,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “The HIRE Act advances both goals by boosting STEM education in our elementary and secondary schools and by expanding the annual supply of H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. By growing our domestic talent pipeline and ensuring employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, we can create good-paying jobs and secure America’s leadership in the technologies of the future.”

The legislation has drawn support from ITServe Alliance, the nation’s largest association of IT services organizations.

“The HIRE Act is an important step toward modernizing our high-skilled immigration system and ensuring that talented professionals can continue to contribute to America’s innovation economy,” Raghu Chittimalla, Governing Board Chair of ITServe Alliance, said. “Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of how small and mid-sized IT companies drive job creation and technological growth across the United States.”

“ITServe Alliance fully supports the HIRE Act because it strengthens the pathway for U.S. employers to recruit and retain the best global talent while protecting American workers,” Anju Vallabhaneni, National President of ITServe Alliance, said. “This bill advances fairness, transparency, and workforce development, key priorities for both our members and the broader technology industry.”

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