Keith Self (R-TX)
To terminate the diversity immigrant visa program.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled H.R. 10896 and was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Self on October 22, 2026. The primary purpose of the legislation is to completely terminate the diversity immigrant visa program. To accomplish this, the bill makes specific repeals and technical and conforming amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act. Specifically, it strikes out subsection (c) of section 203 of the Act, which establishes the diversity immigrant visa program. It also removes other related references to diversity visas throughout sections 201, 203, and 204 of the Act. Ultimately, the elected officials responsible for this bill seek to remove this pathway for immigrants entirely.
Who it would affect, and how
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- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
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