H.R.9457

Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act

Introduced·6/25/26

Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act aims to safeguard the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program from unauthorized suspensions.

The Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act seeks to protect the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program from unauthorized suspensions. It prohibits the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security from suspending the program unless it is a country-specific or regional suspension, or a case-by-case delay based on security, criminal, or eligibility determinations. The bill mandates that any suspension must be notified to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

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History

Jun 25

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.