Training Highly Skilled Americans Act of 2015

H.R. 2681, the Training Highly Skilled Americans Act of 2015, proposes to fund domestic science and technology education by collecting fees from employers who hire foreign workers. Under this bill, companies applying for certain labor certifications would pay a $1,000 fee into a dedicated federal account used to support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives.

For citizens, the bill’s primary impact would be increased financial support for students and schools, specifically through low-income scholarships, K-12 STEM programs, and resources for minority-serving institutions. Additionally, it would establish "American Dream Accounts," which are personal, portable web-based accounts designed to help low-income students track their academic progress and save for higher education.