H.R. 7682 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Feb 25, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 7682
A BILL
Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Immigration · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 25, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Sections · 9
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2Numerical limitations for H–2B nonimmigrants based on economic needNo change
- Sec. 3Increased sanctions for willful misrepresentation or failure to meet the requirements for petitioning for an H–2B workerNo change
- Sec. 4Workplace safetyNo change
- Sec. 5Foreign labor recruiting; prohibition on feesNo change
- Sec. 6Program integrity measuresNo change
- Sec. 7Program eligibilityNo change
- Sec. 8H–2B employer notification requirementNo change
- Sec. 9DefinitionsNo change