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Introduced
10/16/2019
10/16/2019
In Committee
10/16/2019
10/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
RELIEF Act RELIEF Act Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act
AI Summary
This bill, the RELIEF Act (Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act), aims to end the immigrant visa backlog by:
1) Eliminating the per-country cap on employment-based green cards and increasing the per-country cap on family-sponsored green cards.
2) Providing additional green cards over the next 5 fiscal years to clear the backlog of approved petitions for employment-based and family-sponsored immigrants.
3) Reclassifying spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as "immediate relatives" exempt from numerical caps, and protecting children from "aging out" of eligibility for green cards.
The bill also includes transition rules to phase in the changes and ensure no petitioners are delayed compared to the prior law. Overall, the RELIEF Act seeks to reduce lengthy wait times for immigrant visas and keep American families together.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5843-5845) (on 10/16/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2603/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2603/BILLS-116s2603is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2603/BILLS-116s2603is.pdf.pdf |
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