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H.R.891: Nuclear Family Priority Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Nuclear Family Priority Act This bill imposes limits on various types of family-sponsored immigration visas. The alien parents of U.S. citizens shall not qualify for visas for "immediate relatives," which are not subject to any direct numerical limits. Currently, the spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of citizens are considered immediate relatives. The bill also creates a nonimmigrant visa for such parents of citizens. Such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jody Hice (R-Ga.) |