Bills · HR 2366
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2366Immigration
American Families United Act
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the difficult issue of family separation in immigration, which impacts many American families. Currently, U.S. citizens can face situations where their immigrant spouse or child is denied legal status or ordered deported, even if they have deep roots in the community or face severe hardship upon separation. This bill would give government officials more tools to keep families together, prioritizing family unity in certain immigration decisions.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to fewer U.S. citizens being separated from their immediate immigrant family members, and some individuals who were previously ineligible for relief might gain a pathway to remain in the U.S. If it does not become law, the existing strict rules would continue to apply, potentially resulting in more family separations and limiting the ability of officials to make compassionate exceptions based on individual hardship.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants the Attorney General discretionary authority to terminate removal proceedings, decline removal, grant reapplication for admission, or waive grounds of inadmissibility/deportability for spouses and children of U.S. citizens.
This gives immigration courts more power to prevent the separation of U.S. citizen families, offering a pathway for relief for many.
PROVISION 02
Grants the Secretary of Homeland Security discretionary authority to waive grounds of inadmissibility/deportability, decline to issue removal notices, decline to reinstate removal orders, or grant other immigration benefits for spouses and children of U.S. citizens.
This provides executive immigration agencies with additional flexibility to keep families together, potentially preventing deportation processes from even starting.
PROVISION 03
Establishes that the discretionary authority can be exercised if removal or denial would cause hardship to the U.S. citizen spouse, parent, or child, with a presumption that family separation constitutes hardship.
This clearly defines the criteria for exercising discretion, emphasizing family unity and the negative impact of separation as a key factor.
PROVISION 04
Allows for special consideration for the child or non-legally separated spouse of a deceased U.S. citizen if removal or denial would cause them hardship, provided they seek relief within two years of the citizen's death (or demonstrate extraordinary circumstances).
This provides a specific humanitarian safeguard for surviving family members of deceased U.S. citizens, recognizing their continued vulnerability.
PROVISION 05
Allows individuals to file a motion to reopen or reconsider past denials or removal orders if the decision would have been favorable under the new rules established by this Act, generally within two years of enactment.
This provision offers a chance for individuals with past unfavorable immigration decisions to have their cases reviewed under the new, more flexible standards.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 42
D· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 36 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in House
MAR 26
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2366
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
House BillHR 2366Immigration
American Families United Act
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
42
COMPLEXITY
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