Immigration Bills

The "Break the Chain Act" would eliminate the practice of Chain Migration by narrowing the definition of "immediate relatives," which are currently not subject to any numerical limits. H.R. 213 also reduces the baseline cap on family-sponsored visas and applies said cap to children and spouses of sponsoring green card holders. H.R. 213 creates a non-immigrant visa category for alien parents of U.S. citizens, allowing admission for 5 years without the ability to work or receive public benefits.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the parole or release of an asylum applicant, and for other purposes.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the diversity visa lottery, and for other purposes.

To authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden, and for other purposes.

To require a visit to the United States land border with Mexico and a report thereon by any Cabinet member appointed by the President to lead efforts related to immigration or securing such border, and for other purposes.