H.R.6256: To provide temporary visitation to spouses of United States citizens.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2016

Bill Summary

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a non-immigrant W-visa category for an alien who: (1) is, and has been for at least 180 days, the spouse of a U.S. national or citizen; or (2) is the child of such an alien and is accompanying or following to join such alien. The bill provides that: (1) the period of authorized admission for a W-visa alien is 180 days, which may be extended for one additional 180-day period; (2)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Oct. 21, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sept. 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 28, 2016

Introduced in the House by Jared Huffman (D-Calif.)

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