H.R. 8972: OPT Fair Tax Act

Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)

Congress: 119

Date Introduced: May 21, 2026

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 21, 2026)

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OPT Fair Tax Act

This bill eliminates the FICA tax exemption for OPT workers. In doing so, however, it codifies the OPT program.

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