A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors · See all 41 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill allows certain Ukrainian nationals who were paroled into the United States after February 20, 2014, to apply for lawful permanent resident status. To qualify, applicants must pass security and law enforcement background checks, complete vetting requirements equivalent to the refugee program, and not pose a risk to national security. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue interim guidance for the program within 180 days and finalize it within one year. The bill also prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from charging any fees for applications, employment authorizations, or permanent resident cards related to this process. Finally, applicants with pending applications cannot be removed from the country, considered unlawfully present, or classified as unauthorized aliens.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +9
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill provides a clear pathway to permanent residency and protects against removal while applications are pending.
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill creates a streamlined path for eligible Ukrainian nationals to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill prohibits fees for applications, employment authorization, and permanent resident cards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fee Waivers for Applications: According to Section 2(j), the Secretary of Homeland Security cannot charge eligible Ukrainian nationals any fees for submitting applications for adjustment of status, employment authorization, permanent resident cards, or employment authorization documents, which helps people save money.
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Protection from Removal While Pending: Under Section 2(k), individuals who file a bona fide application and their dependents cannot be removed from the United States, considered unlawfully present, or labeled as unauthorized aliens while their application is being decided, providing stability for families.
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Support for Battered Spouses: Section 2(e) protects certain spouses and children by allowing an alien whose marriage to an eligible Ukrainian national was terminated to still apply for status if there is a demonstrated connection between the marriage ending and battering or extreme cruelty perpetrated by the principal applicant.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Parole Extension for Missing Deadlines: Under Section 2(g), Ukrainian nationals who are eligible to adjust their status but fail to submit an application within the strict one-year timeline are generally prohibited from receiving an additional period of parole, which could leave them without legal authorization to stay unless they meet specific exceptions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides a clear pathway to permanent residency and protects against removal while applications are pending. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prohibits fees for applications, employment authorization, and permanent resident cards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill creates a streamlined path for eligible Ukrainian nationals to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By prohibiting application and card fees, the bill reduces the financial burden on eligible immigrants. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill provides specific legal protections and pathways for Ukrainian nationals.
- 11/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kevin KileyIndependent · California
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida