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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1149| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2017
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (16)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)John J. Duncan (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.
Family relationshipsImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1149| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2017
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.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (16)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Blake Farenthold (Republican)Jeb Hensarling (Republican)Dave Brat (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)John J. Duncan (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Family relationshipsImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports