Bill would order USCIS review of immigration approvals since 2021
Placed on the calendarH.R. 6978Latest action
Sponsor: Brad Finstad · Representative · MN
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Official title: Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
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The bill requires USCIS to review immigration approvals tied to Proclamation 10998 and report findings by September 15, 2026.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 8, 2026
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jan 27, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.