Democrat Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who was born in New Delhi, India, has reintroduced legislation to double the annual cap on H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. The bill, known as the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, or H.R. 6305, was introduced on Tuesday. Krishnamoorthi, representing Illinois’ 8th District, argues the measure will boost U.S. competitiveness by lowering “workforce shortages” in tech and other fields. “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,” the congressman said in a statement about his bill. Krishnamoorthi continued, “By growing our domestic talent pipeline and ensuring employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, we…
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