Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerati…
This private bill provides Luana S. Cordeiro eligibility to receive an immigrant visa or adjust to lawful permanent resident status, treats any prior unlawful entry as lawful for adjustment purposes if she enters by a two‑year deadline, waives removal/inadmissibility grounds reflected in DHS or State records as of enactment, directs DHS to rescind outstanding removal orders, reduces the immigrant visa total for her birth country by one, and bars her close relatives from receiving immigration preference by virtue of relationship.
Progressives emphasize humanitarian relief and stability for the individual
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly drafted private relief measure that clearly specifies statutory waivers, responsible agencies, a filing deadline, and visa accounting adjustments, providing concrete mechanisms for granting permanent resident status to a named individual.
This private bill provides Luana S.
Cordeiro eligibility to receive an immigrant visa or adjust to lawful permanent resident status, treats any prior unlawful entry as lawful for adjustment purposes if she enters by a two‑year deadline, waives removal/inadmissibility grounds reflected in DHS or State records as of enactment, directs DHS to rescind outstanding removal orders, reduces the immigrant visa total for her birth country by one, and bars her close relatives from receiving immigration preference by virtue of relationship.
It also specifies PAYGO budgetary treatment.
Narrow, low-cost bill improves prospects in committee/House, but Senate procedural hurdles and immigration sensitivities reduce overall chances.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly drafted private relief measure that clearly specifies statutory waivers, responsible agencies, a filing deadline, and visa accounting adjustments, providing concrete mechanisms for granting permanent resident status to a named individual.
Progressives emphasize humanitarian relief and stability for the individual
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressives emphasize humanitarian relief and stability for the individual
Likely supportive overall as targeted relief for an individual facing removal, especially if there are humanitarian or long‑term community ties.
Concerned about the clause blocking family preference but views the bill as a narrow remedy rather than systemic reform.
Generally favorable to resolving an individual case through a limited private bill, provided procedural safeguards and a clear justification are present.
Sees small administrative and budgetary effects, but worries about precedent and proper vetting.
Likely opposed because it waives statutory inadmissibility and removal grounds and bypasses ordinary immigration processes.
The carve‑out denying relatives' preferences is a modest offset but unlikely to overcome concerns about precedent and rule‑of‑law.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Narrow, low-cost bill improves prospects in committee/House, but Senate procedural hurdles and immigration sensitivities reduce overall chances.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize humanitarian relief and stability for the individual
Narrow, low-cost bill improves prospects in committee/House, but Senate procedural hurdles and immigration sensitivities reduce overall cha…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly drafted private relief measure that clearly specifies statutory waivers, responsible agencies, a filing deadline, and visa accounting adjustments, provi…
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