Bills · HR 1763
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1763Private Legislation
For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it demonstrates Congress's ability to act on behalf of specific individuals in unique circumstances, overriding general immigration laws that might otherwise prevent someone from gaining legal status. Such 'private relief' bills are rare and are often introduced when an individual's situation is deemed to warrant an exception due to humanitarian reasons or other compelling factors not addressed by existing law.
If this bill becomes law, Diego Montoya Bedoya's legal status in the U.S. will fundamentally change, providing him with stability and the right to live and work permanently. If it does not become law, he would not receive these specific legal protections and would remain subject to the general provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which could include the possibility of removal from the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Diego Montoya Bedoya eligibility for an immigrant visa or adjustment to lawful permanent resident status, bypassing standard numerical limits.
This is the core purpose of the bill, providing a direct pathway to permanent residency for the individual.
PROVISION 02
Waives any existing grounds for removal from the U.S. or denial of admission/permanent residency that are already in official records at the time the bill becomes law.
This removes significant legal barriers that would otherwise prevent the individual from obtaining or maintaining legal status.
PROVISION 03
Requires the individual to apply for permanent residency and pay all associated fees within two years of the bill's enactment.
This sets a clear timeframe for the individual to act on the opportunity provided by the bill.
PROVISION 04
Reduces the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of the individual's birth country by one, either in the current or next fiscal year.
This ensures that the granting of permanent residency to this individual does not increase the overall number of immigrant visas issued annually.
PROVISION 05
Explicitly denies preferential immigration treatment to the individual's natural parents, brothers, and sisters based on this bill.
This prevents a ripple effect of immigration benefits for relatives and limits the scope of the bill to the specific individual.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1763
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1763Private Legislation
For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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