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BillHR 8971 · 119

Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2026

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
12
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a visa program for family members of veterans and provides protection for them. Requires the government to consider the service of veterans when processing visa applications for their relatives.

Sponsored By

Adelita S. Grijalva
Democrat · Arizona · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the family members of veterans, providing them with a potential pathway to legal immigration status. It also impacts veterans themselves, as their service would be taken into account when their relatives apply for visas.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Rights
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.