U.S. senators demand data on tech and finance firms' H-1B hiring to investigate potential worker displacement amid layoffs and record profits.

U.S. senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have demanded detailed information from major tech and financial firms, including Amazon, Apple, and JPMorgan, about their H-1B visa hiring practices amid widespread layoffs. The inquiry focuses on whether companies are using the visa program to replace American workers or cut costs, especially as some firms report record profits. Lawmakers are seeking data on H-1B employee numbers, wages, job roles, and potential displacement of U.S. workers, amid growing concern over wage suppression and job security. The probe follows proposed Trump administration changes to increase H-1B fees and prioritize higher-paid, skilled workers. A September 2025 poll found that 56% of American tech workers view H-1B holders as job competitors, fueling calls for reform, including potential caps, wage parity requirements, and investments in domestic workforce training.