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Temporary Family Visitation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6670| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation creates a new nonimmigrant visa category specifically for relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to enter the U.S. temporarily for family purposes. This new visa, designated as B(iii), broadens the existing B visa framework to explicitly include visits for social, occasional, major life, or religious events , or any other family-related reason. The definition of "relative" is comprehensive, encompassing spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. To qualify for this visa, applicants must secure a declaration of financial support , obtain short-term travel medical insurance, and affirm under penalty of perjury their intent to depart the U.S. at the end of their authorized stay. The period of admission is capped at 90 days per calendar year , and petitioners who previously sponsored a relative who overstayed may be ineligible to petition again. Importantly, individuals admitted under this visa cannot change their immigration status while in the U.S. and their temporary admission does not facilitate adjustment to permanent residency, even if they are awaiting an immigrant visa.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8617
Temporary Family Visitation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3215
Temporary Family Visitation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5155
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3440
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8617
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3215
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5155
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3440
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-3440: Temporary Family Visitation Act

Temporary Family Visitation Act

USA119th CongressHR-6670| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This legislation creates a new nonimmigrant visa category specifically for relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who wish to enter the U.S. temporarily for family purposes. This new visa, designated as B(iii), broadens the existing B visa framework to explicitly include visits for social, occasional, major life, or religious events , or any other family-related reason. The definition of "relative" is comprehensive, encompassing spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. To qualify for this visa, applicants must secure a declaration of financial support , obtain short-term travel medical insurance, and affirm under penalty of perjury their intent to depart the U.S. at the end of their authorized stay. The period of admission is capped at 90 days per calendar year , and petitioners who previously sponsored a relative who overstayed may be ineligible to petition again. Importantly, individuals admitted under this visa cannot change their immigration status while in the U.S. and their temporary admission does not facilitate adjustment to permanent residency, even if they are awaiting an immigrant visa.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8617
Temporary Family Visitation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3215
Temporary Family Visitation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5155
Temporary Family Visitation Act
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3440
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8617
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3215
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5155
    Temporary Family Visitation Act


  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3440
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-3440: Temporary Family Visitation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted