H.R. 6978Heading to a voteImmigration
Bill would order USCIS review of immigration approvals since 2021
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill requires USCIS to review immigration approvals tied to Proclamation 10998 and report findings by September 15, 2026.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill requires USCIS to review immigration benefit applications approved between January 20, 2021, and the bill's enactment, focusing on cases linked to Presidential Proclamation 10998, which restricts entry of certain foreign nationals for security reasons. USCIS must check whether these approvals followed proper procedures and legal standards. By September 15, 2026, USCIS must brief the House and Senate Judiciary Committees in person and publish a public report with its findings.
Who does it affect?
USCIS staff would carry out the review and reporting, and members of Congress would receive the briefing. Immigrants whose applications were approved during that period and fall under the proclamation's scope could also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not directly cancel or change anyone's immigration status, but findings from the review could lead to increased scrutiny or future policy changes for people who received benefits during that time.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act
- Introduced:
- January 8, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 27, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.
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