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Introduced
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
In Committee
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish a new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter the United States temporarily for family purposes, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Temporary Family Visitation Act," proposes to create a new type of temporary visa for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, allowing them to visit the United States for "family purposes," which broadly includes social events, major life milestones, or religious gatherings. To obtain this visa, the visiting relative must have a sponsor who provides a declaration of financial support, possess short-term travel medical insurance, and sign a declaration affirming their intent to depart the U.S. within 90 days per calendar year. The bill also includes provisions to prevent individuals who have previously overstayed their visas from sponsoring relatives, though waivers may be granted for extraordinary circumstances. Furthermore, it clarifies that this new visa category does not permit a change of status to permanent residency and that individuals admitted under this visa are not considered to have been admitted for the purpose of adjusting their status to lawful permanent resident while in the U.S.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Scott Peters (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Don Bacon (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Gabe Evans (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Dan Goldman (D),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Jim Himes (D),
Laurel Lee (R),
Cory Mills (R),
Dave Min (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
María Salazar (R),
Brad Sherman (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/11/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6670/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6670/BILLS-119hr6670ih.pdf |
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