# Van Duyne Introduces H-1B Fraud Bill

Representative Beth Van Duyne introduced H.R. 10643, the H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act. The proposal would increase civil penalties, extend bans on H-1B sponsorship, and raise fines for covered immigration-document fraud; it has not been enacted and creates no new statutory obligations at this stage. For government contractors and other employers that rely on H-1B workers, the bill signals potential changes to workforce and immigration-related risk if it advances. The signal also reports a concentration of investigations and suspected fraud in North Texas.

- Companies employing H-1B workers on government contracts can review hiring, wage, job-description, and documentation practices—the areas identified in the signal—while distinguishing current obligations from proposed changes.
- If enacted, higher penalties and longer sponsorship bans could affect contractor workforce continuity and the ability to staff positions requiring H-1B workers.
- The bill is pending legislative action; employers can follow its progress in Congress to assess whether proposed penalties or sponsorship restrictions may affect their staffing plans.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL OIG)
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

### Key Quotes
> The H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act changes the penalties. American jobs should go to American workers, and fraudsters should face real accountability for their actions.
> — Beth Van Duyne, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Van Duyne Introduces H-1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act Raising Penalties for Abuse in the H-1B Visa Program - Press Releases - United States Representative Beth Van Duyne](https://vanduyne.house.gov/2026/10/van-duyne-introduces-h-1b-visa-fraud-crackdown-act-raising-penalties-for-abuse-in-the-h-1b-visa-program) - Vanduyne