HB4817Introduced in the House
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2025
Introduced by Jimmy Panetta, District CA-19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the annual numerical limitation on visas for certain immigrants, to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant work authorization to certain immigrants with a pending application for nonimmigrant status under such Act, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
July 29, 2025
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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