HR6978Referred to Committee
Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-01-08
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Brad Finstad
Republican · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (548 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/F000475
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (0)
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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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