119th Congress · introduced in the House · Apr 3, 2025
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Immigration
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Apr 3, 2025)
Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o prevent Chinese students from studying in the US (HR 2147) or to eliminate the OPT program (HR 2315). Expressed support for high skilled immigration reform. (HR 2627, S 1233) Met with Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of proposed rules to limit duration of status for international studen…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…merican Dream and Promise Act of 2025 A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 2627 and S. 1233: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes (…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 2627/S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…merican Dream and Promise Act of 2025 A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 2627 and S. 1233: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes (…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o prevent Chinese students from studying in the US (HR 2147) or to eliminate the OPT program (HR 2315). Expressed support for high skilled immigration reform. (HR 2627, S 1233) Met with Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of executive actions to limit duration of status for international stu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 18, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 2627/S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$140,000
Spent on own lobbying
…merican Dream and Promise Act of 2025 A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 2627 and S. 1233: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes (…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o prevent Chinese students from studying in the US (HR 2147) or to eliminate the OPT program (HR 2315). Expressed support for high skilled immigration reform. (HR 2627, S 1233) Met with Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of executive actions to limit duration of status for international stu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS · lobbying firm or registrant: THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$111,000
Spent on own lobbying
Keep STEM Talent Act (HR 2627 / S 1233)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 2627/S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4213 -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · lobbying firm or registrant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$80,000
Spent on own lobbying
…merican Dream and Promise Act of 2025 A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes (ALL). H.R. 2627 and S. 1233: Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes (…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o prevent Chinese students from studying in the US (HR 2147) or to eliminate the OPT program (HR 2315). Expressed support for high skilled immigration reform. (HR 2627, S 1233) Met with Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of executive actions to limit duration of status for international stu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$1,080,000
Spent on own lobbying
General immigration legislation. H.R. 2627, Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025. H-1B Visas.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…no Early Warning and Monitoring Systems Act (H.R.3176/S.1052) RESEARCHER Act (H.R.3054/S.1664) Weather Act Reauthorization Act (H.R.5089) Keep STEM Talent Act (H.R.2627/S.1233) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R.2550/S.2837) Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2025 (H.R.4073) FY2026 NASA funding FY2026 NSF fundin…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$160,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3221 - ICELAND Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS · lobbying firm or registrant: THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 2627 / S 1233 Keep STEM Talent Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 17, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 2627/S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS · lobbying firm or registrant: ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 16, 2026 · issue area: Education
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…cy, including H. Res. 718, the RESEARCHER Act (H.R. 3054/S.1664), Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act (H.R. 730/S. 1602), Keep STEM Talent Act (H.R. 2627/S. 1233), higher education reforms, and student aid policy, including through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Immigration
$65,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Doctors in our Borders Act H.R. 1337 - To Add Ireland to the E3 Nonimmigrant Visa Program H.R. 1585 - Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025 H.R. 2729 - Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act H.R. 3221 - ICELAND Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 21, 2025 · issue area: Immigration
$800,000
Spent on own lobbying
General immigration legislation H.R.2627 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Science/Technology
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…no Early Warning and Monitoring Systems Act (H.R.3176/S.1052) RESEARCHER Act (H.R.3054/S.1664) Weather Act Reauthorization Act (H.R.5089) Keep STEM Talent Act (H.R.2627/S.1233) Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R.2550/S.2837) FY2026 NASA funding FY2026 NSF funding FY2026 NOAA funding FY2026 USGS funding FY2026 NIEHS funding F…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Immigration
$240,000
Spent on own lobbying
…o prevent Chinese students from studying in the US (HR 2147) or to eliminate the OPT program (HR 2315). Expressed support for high skilled immigration reform. (HR 2627, S 1233) Met with Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff to discuss the impact of executive actions to limit duration of status for international stu…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing