H.R. 3214 · 117th Congress · House

Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
May 13, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act

This bill requires an alien who seeks to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa as engaged or married to a U.S. citizen to be at least 18 years old, and the sponsoring U.S. citizen must also be at least 18 years old. The bill also establishes that the terms spouse, wife, and husband shall not apply to any individual less than 18 years old for the purposes of the immigration and nationality laws.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 09, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. MAY 13, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 13, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 13, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. MAY 13, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 9, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 13, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: May 13, 2021

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