Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry (R-AL)8 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 29, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced H.R. 8586, which eliminates the diversity visa lottery program and changes employment-based immigration to prioritize workers in shortage occupations. The bill restructures family-based immigration to emphasize nuclear family relationships, creates a conditional permanent resident status for certain immigrants tied to employment or education, and requires income thresholds and other restrictions to protect taxpayers and college students from immigrant use of public benefits. The bill also includes provisions intended to protect American workers and values. The measure was referred to the Judiciary Committee and Education and Workforce Committee.
What’s in the bill (6 sections)
Sec. 2. Protection of american workers and values
Sec. 3. Elimination of diversity lottery immigrant visa program
Sec. 4. Preserving nuclear family immigration
Sec. 5. Replacement of employment-based immigrant visa categories with
Sec. 6. Conditional permanent resident status for certain immigrants,
Sec. 7. Protection of united states taxpayers and college students
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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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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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Apr 29
HOUSEReferred 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.
Apr 29
HOUSEReferred 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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