H.R. 8013: Keep Innovators in America Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 19, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 19, 2026)
Keep Innovators in America Act
This bill codifies the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) (March 19, 2026)
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8) (March 19, 2026)
Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC-4) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18) (Sept. 24, 2026)
Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-2) (Sept. 24, 2026)