What does HR10149 do?

This bill is a private immigration relief act designed to grant lawful permanent resident status to a single named individual, Maria Cordova. Private immigration bills of this type represent a congressional exercise of authority to provide relief to individuals who face removal or are otherwise ineligible for standard immigration benefits under existing law. The bill's sole objective is to protect Maria Cordova from removal, rescind any outstanding immigration enforcement orders against her, and create a pathway for her to obtain an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. The legislation operates as a narrow, individualized exception to the general provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carving out specific protections for one person while explicitly limiting any derivative immigration benefits to her family members.

What is the status of HR10149?

Introduced as of August 24, 2026.

What does HR10149 do?

This bill is a private immigration relief act designed to grant lawful permanent resident status to a single named individual, Maria Cordova. Private immigration bills of this type represent a congressional exercise of authority to provide relief to individuals who face removal or are otherwise ineligible for standard immigration benefits under existing law. The bill's sole objective is to protect Maria Cordova from removal, rescind any outstanding immigration enforcement orders against her, and create a pathway for her to obtain an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. The legislation operates as a narrow, individualized exception to the general provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, carving out specific protections for one person while explicitly limiting any derivative immigration benefits to her family members.

What is the status of HR10149?

Introduced as of August 24, 2026.

HR10149 U.S. House: For the relief of Maria Cordova.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 25, 2026

August 24, 2026

Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

For the relief of Maria Cordova.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Cordova.

(a) In general.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the (Immigration and Nationality Act), Maria Cordova shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 25, 2026

August 24, 2026

Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

For the relief of Maria Cordova.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Cordova.

(a) In general.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the (Immigration and Nationality Act), Maria Cordova shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 25, 2026

August 24, 2026

Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

For the relief of Maria Cordova.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Cordova.

(a) In general.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the (Immigration and Nationality Act), Maria Cordova shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

Introduced

Introduced in House · August 25, 2026

August 24, 2026

Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

For the relief of Maria Cordova.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Permanent resident status for Maria Cordova.

(a) In general.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the (Immigration and Nationality Act), Maria Cordova shall be eligible for the issuance of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under or for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident.

H.R.10149

H.R.10149

H.R.10149

H.R.10149