IANS: Democratic Congress faces hurdles overturning $100,000 H-1B fee despite wins in both chambers
Key points
- Democrats projected to win about 259 House and 54 Senate seats
- Overturning the $100,000 H-1B fee is not straightforward due to possible vetoes
- Indians accounted for about 70% of approved H-1B petitions in FY2025
IANS reports that Democrats are projected to win about 259 House seats and 54 Senate seats, and to control key immigration and tariff committees. However, overturning Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee and tariffs on Indian goods is not straightforward given possible presidential vetoes.
Sen. Jon Husted, a restrictionist who had proposed raising the H-1B wage threshold to $140,000, has exited. Texas AG Ken Paxton lost his Senate bid. Indians accounted for about 70% of approved H-1B petitions in FY2025.
Original report: Lokmat Times ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.