American Investment Accountability Act

Senate Bill

S. 2384

119th Congress

American Investment Accountability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

Senator

Republican

FL

Cosponsors

2

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Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill aims to make it easier for people with advanced STEM degrees from US universities to live and work in the US permanently. It would exempt certain STEM graduates from limits on the number of green cards issued each year, as long as they have a job offer in their field of study and meet other requirements.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3152)

SponsorRick Scott (R-FL)

Introduced7/22/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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American Investment Accountability Act

This bill aims to make it easier for people with advanced STEM degrees from US universities to live and work in the US permanently. It would exempt certain STEM graduates from limits on the number of green cards issued each year, as long as they have a job off

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This bill aims to make it easier for people with advanced STEM degrees from US universities to live and work in the US permanently. It would exempt certain STEM graduates from limits on the number of green cards issued each year, as long as they have a job offer in their field of study and meet other requirements.

Bill Number: 2384
Sponsor: Rick Scott (R-FL)
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Title: American Investment Accountability Act
Bill Number: 2384
Sponsor: Rick Scott (R-FL)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 7/22/2025
Summary: This bill aims to make it easier for people with advanced STEM degrees from US universities to live and work in the US permanently. It would exempt certain STEM graduates from limits on the number of green cards issued each year, as long as they have a job offer in their field of study and meet othe

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to make it easier for people with advanced STEM degrees from US universities to live and work in the US permanently. It would exempt certain STEM graduates from limits on the number of green cards issued each year, as long as they have a job offer in their field of study and meet other requirements.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023 This bill addresses issues relating to non-U. S. nationals (aliens under federal law) with advanced degrees in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, including exempting certain such individuals from direct limitations on the number of immigrant visas granted per year. To be exempt from the annual numerical limitations on immigrant visas, the individual must (1) have earned a master's level or higher degree in certain STEM fields while in the United States attending an accredited higher education institution, (2) be employed (or have an offer) to perform work directly related to the degree and earn higher than the median wage for that occupation, and (3) meet certain labor certification requirements. The bill also allows an individual seeking a nonimmigrant F-1 (student) visa for an advanced STEM degree to obtain the nonimmigrant visa even if the individual seeks lawful permanent resident status. (Generally, an individual may be denied a nonimmigrant visa if the individual actually intends to seek immigrant status, unless dual intent is allowed for that visa.) Under this bill, to be approved for an F-1 visa for an advanced STEM degree, the applicant must apply for the visa before beginning the advanced degree program. The bill also requires an individual who is inside the United States and applying for an F-1 visa for an advanced STEM degree to undergo the same vetting (e.g., verifying academic credentials and undergoing background checks) as an individual applying from outside the United States.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts certain STEM graduates with master's or higher degrees from annual limits on immigrant visas (green cards)
Allows STEM students to apply for F-1 student visas even if they intend to seek permanent residency later
Requires STEM students inside the US to undergo the same vetting process as those applying from outside the country

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit international STEM students who want to stay and work in the US after graduating. It could help US companies retain highly-skilled foreign talent. However, it may be controversial as it would bypass some limits on permanent immigration.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2384, 119th Congress (2025). "American Investment Accountability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2384

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