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HR 1897 104th Congress House

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assure immigration priority for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens of the United States over unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.

Introduced: June 20, 1995 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 18, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jun 20, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 20, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 18, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to give visa priority to the unmarried sons and daughters of citizens over unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1897: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assure immigration priority for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens of the United States over unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-1897/
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"H.R. 1897: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assure immigration priority for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens of the United States over unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-1897/.
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H.R. 1897, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-1897/.
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[H.R. 1897: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to assure immigration priority for unmarried sons and daughters of citizens of the United States over unmarried sons and daughters of permanent residents.](https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-1897/)
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