> Our source said the only solution he could think of would be to require US companies to hire a majority of American workers – which would prevent consultancies that consist mainly of a pool of H-1B employees.

Or just throw out all the rules, make the H1-B system an auction. Highest total comp over 4 years wins. Add a whistleblower program paying treble the comp package if the beneficiary is not actually working, or not actually skilled. Package must be hourly, and the same whistleblower program applies to working off the clock.