Bills · HR 7339
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7339
For the relief of Dr. Yue-Cheng Yang.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a rare instance where Congress uses its power to create an exception to general law for a specific individual. Such 'private relief bills' are uncommon and are typically enacted in cases where Congress believes there are unique humanitarian circumstances or severe injustices that cannot be addressed by existing immigration laws. If this bill becomes law, Dr. Yang will gain the ability to live and work permanently in the U.S., becoming a lawful permanent resident, and any existing obstacles to his residency will be removed.
If this bill does not become law, Dr. Yang would continue to be subject to the standard immigration laws, and any grounds for removal or denial of admission would remain in effect, potentially preventing him from obtaining permanent residency or leading to his deportation. It highlights how, in exceptional circumstances, individual cases can still rise to the level of congressional action.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Dr. Yue-Cheng Yang eligibility for permanent resident status (a green card), even if standard immigration laws might normally prevent it.
This provision directly grants the primary benefit of the bill, allowing Dr. Yang to become a lawful permanent resident.
PROVISION 02
Waives any past immigration issues, such as grounds for removal or denial of admission, that are in government records for Dr. Yang.
This ensures that any previous complications in Dr. Yang's immigration history will not prevent him from getting permanent residency.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel any existing orders for Dr. Yang's removal, deportation, or findings that he is inadmissible.
This directly nullifies any prior government decisions that would force Dr. Yang to leave the country or prevent his legal entry.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that Dr. Yang must apply for his immigrant visa or adjustment of status within two years of the bill's enactment and pay the required fees.
This sets a clear timeframe and requirement for Dr. Yang to act on the relief provided by the bill.
PROVISION 05
Reduces the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of Dr. Yang's country of birth by one after he receives his green card.
This provision ensures that Dr. Yang's green card does not add to the overall number of visas granted annually.
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YRS IN OFFICE
15
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 3
Introduced in House
FEB 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7339
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
Last actionFeb 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026
House BillHR 7339
For the relief of Dr. Yue-Cheng Yang.
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 3, 2026
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