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Bill would shift green cards to a points-based system

In committeeH.R. 8586Latest action

Sponsor: Barry Moore · Representative · AL

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Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to protect American workers and values.

119th Congress

Topics: Immigration

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HR 8586 would replace the current green card system with a points-based system and eliminate the diversity visa lottery.

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What does this do?

This bill would replace the current employment-based green card system with a points-based system. Applicants would be scored on salary, education, English ability, age, and achievements, and would need at least 16 points plus a high-paying job offer to qualify. The bill would also end the diversity visa lottery and limit family-based green cards to spouses and minor children only.

Who does it affect?

This bill would affect immigrants applying for permanent residence, employers who sponsor immigrant workers, and family members of people already living in the United States. Parents, adult siblings, and other relatives who currently can be sponsored would no longer be eligible.

Why does it matter?

Immigrants approved under the new system would begin with a conditional two-year status, which they could lose if they receive public benefits, are convicted of certain crimes, or leave their sponsored job without finding similar work. Employers would be required to certify they tried to hire American workers first and did not lay off U.S. workers to make room for immigrants.

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  1. IntroducedApr 29, 2026
  2. House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
  3. House vote
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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