The only committee member voting against the cut was Stephen I. Miran, who wanted a 0.5% cut (source: Federal Reserve). The only committee member voting against the cut was Stephen I. Miran, who wanted a 0.5% cut (source: Federal Reserve). Prices for U.S. exports also increased by 0.3% in August 2025 after jumping by 0.3% in July 2025 (source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Many major tech companies, like Amazon and Microsoft, rely on H-1B visas to fill highly skilled jobs. Many major tech companies, like Amazon and Microsoft, rely on H-1B visas to fill highly skilled jobs.