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EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-6992| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. The committee's primary duty is to advise the USCIS Director on the EB-5 Regional Center Program, developing recommendations for improvements to its operations and policies. It is designed to terminate upon the adjudication of all benefits filed under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Advisory Committee is required to submit annual reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director, with a public version published annually, and provide quarterly briefings to congressional committees. Membership will consist of up to 35 representatives from federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as EB-5 regional centers in good standing, ensuring diverse geographic and project type representation. The committee will establish subcommittees to address specific issues such as administration , program impact (including job creation and capital investment), and policy , meeting at least quarterly to fulfill its advisory role.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7220
EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7220
    EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act


  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act

USA119th CongressHR-6992| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2026
This bill mandates the establishment of an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. The committee's primary duty is to advise the USCIS Director on the EB-5 Regional Center Program, developing recommendations for improvements to its operations and policies. It is designed to terminate upon the adjudication of all benefits filed under the EB-5 Regional Center Program, as outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Advisory Committee is required to submit annual reports to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director, with a public version published annually, and provide quarterly briefings to congressional committees. Membership will consist of up to 35 representatives from federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as EB-5 regional centers in good standing, ensuring diverse geographic and project type representation. The committee will establish subcommittees to address specific issues such as administration , program impact (including job creation and capital investment), and policy , meeting at least quarterly to fulfill its advisory role.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7220
EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act
Jan 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7220
    EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act


  • January 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Greg Stanton

Greg Stanton

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted