House Bill 6153
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 7, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6153
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Common Sense Standards for Visa Applicants Act
This bill provides statutory authority for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule published August 14, 2019, that made it more likely that an alien will not qualify for lawful permanent resident status due to their potential future use of public benefits. (DHS rescinded the rule in 2021.)
December 7, 2021
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
12/07/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/07/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:04:06 AM