H.R. 9063: Hire American Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: May 29, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (May 29, 2026)
Hire American Act
This bill restricts federal government employment exclusively to U.S. citizens and nationals, establishing identity verification protocols and penalties for non-compliance. It provides limited, temporary exceptions for critical operational roles such as translators, emergency field workers, international broadcasters, and certain wildland firefighters.
Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10) (June 2, 2026)