A Republican lawmaker in the US Congress wants to end the H-1B visa program by 2027. Florida Congressman Greg Steube introduced the Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions Act, or EXILE Act, in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to cut the annual H-1B visa cap to zero starting fiscal year 2027. The H-1B visa allows US employers to hire foreign workers for skilled jobs needing technical expertise or advanced degrees. Many Indian and Chinese workers use this visa, mainly in technology, engineering, healthcare, and scientific research. Democrats say the program helps fill talent gaps. However, Steube and the MAGA 'America First' supporters argue it hurts American workers by replacing them with lower-paid foreigners. Steube said, “Prioritising foreign labour over the well-being and prosperity of American citizens undermines our values and national interests.” He added young US professionals have been “displaced and disenfranchised” by the program. “We cannot preserve the American dream for our children while forfeiting their share to non-citizens,” he said. The EXILE Act targets Section 214(g)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. It would stop employers from filing H-1B visa petitions once the cap is zero. Steube's office reports over 80% of H-1B visas go to Indian and Chinese nationals, mostly in IT and related fields. The proposal comes amid ongoing US immigration debates. Recent policies have prioritized higher-paid, skilled visa applicants and added strict reviews. The bill must still pass committee checks and get approval from both the House and Senate before becoming law. Steube is not alone. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump supporter, also wants to end the H-1B program. Meanwhile, business leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defend it, saying it brings top talent worldwide to the US economy.