A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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 is called the Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2026. It allows certain eligible citizens and nationals of Ukraine to adjust their status to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. To qualify, individuals must pass background checks, have been admitted or paroled into the U.S., and be physically present in the country. The bill includes specific protections for family members, battered spouses, and individuals with pending applications. It also waives certain application fees and exempts applicants from standard numerical immigration caps.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The legislation directly benefits eligible Ukrainian immigrants by granting them a streamlined path to permanent residency.
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill provides a clear and streamlined pathway to lawful permanent residency for eligible nationals of Ukraine.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adult nationals of Ukraine gain permanent residency and work authorization stability through the adjustment process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lawful Permanent Residency: Under Section 2(b), eligible Ukrainians can apply to adjust their status to become lawful permanent residents, giving them long-term stability and security in the United States.
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Protection for Battered Spouses: Under Section 2(e), spouses who have faced abuse or extreme cruelty are still eligible to apply for status adjustment even if their marriage has been terminated, ensuring they are not trapped by domestic violence.
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Fee Relief: Under Section 2(i), the Secretary is prohibited from charging fees beyond basic processing costs and must allow applicants to apply for a waiver of those fees, making the process more financially accessible.
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Protection While Pending: Under Section 2(j), applicants with pending cases cannot be removed from the country, considered unlawfully present, or classified as unauthorized aliens while waiting for a final decision.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Criminal Conduct Exclusions: Under Section 2(c)(2), the Secretary is explicitly barred from waiving certain grounds of inadmissibility if an applicant committed criminal conduct within the United States on or after February 20, 2014, which could negatively impact individuals who made mistakes but are seeking a fresh start.
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 legislation directly benefits eligible Ukrainian immigrants by granting them a streamlined path to permanent residency. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Fee waivers and prohibition of excessive fees make status adjustment more accessible for lower-income applicants. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged Ukrainian nationals are provided a secure pathway to lawful permanent residency and fee relief. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes explicit protections for battered spouses who have faced abuse or extreme cruelty. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adult nationals of Ukraine gain permanent residency and work authorization stability through the adjustment process. Would children be better off under this? — Children of eligible Ukrainian nationals benefit from legal status stabilization and dependent protections under the bill. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older eligible Ukrainian nationals benefit from long-term security and permanent status in the United States. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Eligible middle-income Ukrainian households gain financial and legal stability through permanent residency.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill provides a clear and streamlined pathway to lawful permanent residency for eligible nationals of Ukraine. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Granting lawful permanent status and work authorization helps stabilize financial security for eligible Ukrainian nationals.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Supporting displaced nationals of Ukraine reinforces diplomatic ties and solidarity with a key international partner.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware