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Introduced
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
In Committee
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Nuclear Family Priority Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate parents from the definition of "immediate relatives" with respect to those aliens not subject to worldwide immigration levels or numerical limitations. Existing family-sponsored immigrant categories are replaced with a single preference allocation for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens. This bill: (1) reduces the number of, and revises the calculation for, fiscal year family-sponsored immigrant entrants; and (2) establishes a nonimmigrant visa category for an alien who is a parent of a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants. It eliminates parents from the definition of "immediate relatives" and replaces existing family-sponsored immigrant categories with a single preference allocation for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens. The bill also reduces the number of, and revises the calculation for, fiscal year family-sponsored immigrant entrants. Additionally, it establishes a nonimmigrant visa category for an alien who is a parent of a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old, with certain conditions on admission, employment, and public benefits.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Jody Hice (R)*,
Dave Brat (R),
Mo Brooks (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
John Duncan (R),
Blake Farenthold (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Tom Graves (R),
Jeb Hensarling (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Steve King (R),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Pete Olson (R),
Steven Palazzo (R),
David Roe (R),
Lamar Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 03/06/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1149/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1149/BILLS-115hr1149ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1149/BILLS-115hr1149ih.pdf.pdf |
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