119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
H.R. 10051In CommitteeLabor and Employment
PERM Backlog Reduction Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn (R-WI)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced this bill to create an expedited permanent labor certification program for employers seeking to hire foreign workers. The bill addresses the backlog in the PERM (Permanent Employment-Based Green Card) process, which currently delays employer applications to permanently hire workers from abroad.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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2 Democrats · 1 Republican
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Correa, J. LuisCA-46
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
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