Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Defund Optional Practical Training Program, Prioritize American Workers
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Defund Optional Practical Training Program, Prioritize American Workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Prioritizing American Talent Act, which would permanently prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from funding the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT). The OP . . .
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Defund Optional Practical Training Program, Prioritize American Workers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the Prioritizing American Talent Act, which would permanently prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from funding the Optional Practical Training Program (OPT). The OP . . .