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ASSIMILATION Act
6/10/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8827
H.R. 8827 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 14, 2026, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act comprehensively. The bill proposes establishing a national-interest standard for immigration, terminating certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revising good moral character standards, eliminating the diversity immigrant category, and modifying public-charge and sponsor-support rules. Additionally, the bill suggests reforming employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, abolishing Optional Practical Training without express statutory authorization, revising asylum procedures, mandating employment eligibility verification, imposing extra penalties for unlawful presence and visa overstays, adjusting parole authority, and addressing other related matters.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8827
Bill HR 8827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill HR 8827 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2026. Bill HR 8827's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8827
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
75Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
75Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8827
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8827
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.
Comments

Jonathan Bowman
917
27 days ago
This bill is concerning.

Paige Christian
940
24 days ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess everything up for everyone. It's just not right. #nothanks

Tobias Douglas
864
22 days ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It seems like it will make it harder for people to come to the US and start a new life. It's important to remember that immigrants have always been a big part of what makes America great. This bill could hurt families and communities. I hope it doesn't pass.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8827
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