Bills · HR 6225
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6225Immigration
PAUSE Act of 2025
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill represents a fundamental shift in U.S. immigration policy, aiming to drastically reduce the number of people entering and residing in the country. If passed, it would change long-standing principles like birthright citizenship, potentially impacting the constitutional understanding of who is a citizen. It would also reshape who can legally immigrate, prioritizing a narrow set of family relationships and making it harder for skilled workers and those from diverse backgrounds to come to the U.S.
The denial of federal benefits to non-citizens could strain state and local resources, especially emergency services, and raise humanitarian concerns. Eliminating programs like OPT could make the U.S. less attractive for international students, impacting universities and the economy. Overall, this bill would significantly alter the demographic, economic, and social fabric of the United States, impacting everything from labor markets to public services and international relations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Halts almost all new visas and immigration statuses until specific, far-reaching conditions are met in existing immigration law.
This provision would effectively pause most legal immigration and status adjustments until the U.S. adopts a much more restrictive immigration framework.
PROVISION 02
Changes birthright citizenship so that a child born in the U.S. is only a citizen if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
This would fundamentally alter a long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment and redefine citizenship for future generations.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits non-citizens from receiving a wide range of federal benefits, including Medicare, certain Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, housing, and student loans.
This would remove critical safety nets and services for many non-citizens, potentially increasing hardship and reliance on state/local aid.
PROVISION 04
Increases the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 for new petitions, extensions, or changes of employers.
This would make it significantly more expensive for U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, potentially impacting industries reliant on these visas.
PROVISION 05
Eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for international students, which allows them to work in the U.S. after graduation.
This would remove a key incentive for international students to pursue higher education in the U.S. and limit the talent pool for certain industries.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
68
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6225
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6225Immigration
PAUSE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
