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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for relief to surviving spouses and children.

4/7/2025, 3:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6034

Bill 110 hr 6034, also known as the "Surviving Spouses and Children Relief Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide relief to surviving spouses and children of individuals who were in the process of obtaining legal status in the United States at the time of their death.

The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by surviving spouses and children who are left in limbo following the death of their loved one who was in the process of obtaining legal status. Under current immigration laws, if the individual seeking legal status passes away before their application is approved, their surviving family members are often left without any legal recourse and face the risk of deportation.

The Surviving Spouses and Children Relief Act aims to provide relief to these individuals by allowing them to continue the application process and obtain legal status in the United States. This would help prevent the separation of families and provide much-needed stability and security to those who have already experienced the loss of a loved one. Overall, this bill seeks to address a critical gap in the current immigration system and provide much-needed relief to surviving spouses and children who are left in a vulnerable position following the death of their loved one.

Current Status of Bill HR 6034

Bill HR 6034 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2008. Bill HR 6034 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2008.  Bill HR 6034's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 586. as of October 3, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6034

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6034

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

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