United StatesProposal calls for ending the diversity immigrant visa program
People seeking diversity immigrant visas would lose that immigration option if the proposal becomes law and takes effect.
What it does
The proposal calls for removing the diversity immigrant visa program from federal law. It also calls for removing related references in other immigration rules.
Argument forRemoving the program and its related references could give immigration officials fewer program rules to administer.
Argument againstPeople seeking to immigrate through the diversity immigrant visa program could lose that option if the proposal becomes law.
More detail
The proposal calls for removing the legal provisions for diversity immigrant visas. The removal instructions cover the diversity immigrant visa program and related references elsewhere in federal immigration law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 22Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
Immigration