US HB4274 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: Introduced on December 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 16 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
K-1 Visa Program Suspension Act of 2015 This bill prohibits the admission of K-1 nonimmigrants (fiancee or fiance) and the issuance of K-1 visas. The Government Accountability Office shall review the national security risks associated with the K-1 visa program.
Title
K-1 Visa Program Suspension Act of 2015
Sponsors
| Rep. Sam Johnson [R-TX] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. |
| 2015-12-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2015-12-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Marriage and family status
Visas and passports
Government studies and investigations
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Marriage and family status
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4274/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4274/BILLS-114hr4274ih.pdf |
