HR6978Referred to Committee

Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-08
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad
Republican · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (548 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000475

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.

2026-01-27

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen verification procedures for immigration benefits by requiring the government to better check applicants' backgrounds and eligibility before approving visas, green cards, and other immigration status. It aims to prevent fraud and ensure that only qualified individuals receive these benefits, affecting both people applying for immigration status and the government agencies that process their applications.

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Subjects

Immigration
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