Sen. Schmitt Pushes H-1B Crackdown, Says Program ‘Kneecaps’ U.S. White‑Collar Workers

At the National Conservative Conference, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) blasted the H-1B visa program, alleging it lets companies replace U.S. professionals with lower-paid foreign workers and depress wages. He cited roughly 650,000 H-1B workers in the U.S. and a study suggesting they earn about 10% less than comparable Americans. The remarks align with a broader late‑summer spike in conservative calls to restrict H‑1B, signaling potential legislative or administrative moves.