FIRM Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-12T11:23:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1220 FIRM Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2025, 11:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1220

Bill 119 hr 1220, also known as the "Visa Fee Increase Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of State to raise the fee for aliens from specific countries who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa (specifically, those falling under section 101(a)(15)(B)) to enter the United States. The purpose of this fee increase is to generate additional revenue for the government and potentially deter certain individuals from applying for visas.

The bill does not specify which countries will be subject to the increased fee, leaving that decision up to the Secretary of State. The additional funds collected from the higher fees will be used for various purposes related to immigration and national security.

Overall, the Visa Fee Increase Act is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to raise fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants in order to generate revenue and potentially discourage applications from individuals from specific countries.

Congressional Summary of HR 1220

Fee Increases for Reckless Mismanagement Act of 2025 or FIRM Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of State to increase the fee for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants (i.e., those who are visiting temporarily for business or pleasure) who are nationals of certain countries. In particular, the State Department must increase the fee on the nationals of a country if the State Department determines that the government of the country has denied or delayed the acceptance of certain non-U.S. nationals, if the State Department has designated the country as a state sponsor of international terrorism, or if the country is not meeting certain standards for combating human trafficking.

The fee increases with each of the criteria the country meets. The State Department must evaluate countries based on the criteria monthly and adjust the fee accordingly.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1220

Bill HR 1220 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1220 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1220's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 11, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1220

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of State to increase the fee imposed on aliens filing an application abroad for a visa authorizing admission to the United States as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(B) who are nationals of certain countries, and for other purposes.