American Hiring Transparency Act

This bill would require employers who apply for permanent labor certification to hire foreign workers (Form ETA 9089 or similar forms) to pay a new fee to the Department of Labor when they file. In fiscal year 2027, the fee would be $10,000 or a higher amount set by the Secretary of Labor by rule. Starting in fiscal year 2028, the fee would rise each year with inflation. Half of the fees would go to the general fund of the Treasury, and half would go to a new PERM Fee Account, split between the Department of Labor and the Office of Personnel Management for upgrading the USAJOBS website. The fee could not be waived or reduced.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors