Bills · HR 7639
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7639
For the relief of Roberto Carlos Lopez.
INTRO FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a rare instance where Congress steps in to grant immigration relief to a single individual, bypassing general immigration laws. Private bills like this are usually reserved for unique, compelling circumstances where standard legal pathways are insufficient or unjust.
If this bill becomes law, Roberto Carlos Lopez's life would fundamentally change, granting him legal security and the ability to build a permanent life in the U.S. If it doesn't become law, he would remain subject to current immigration laws, potentially facing deportation or continued ineligibility for permanent residency. For voters, it highlights Congress's power to address individual cases and raises questions about fairness, the purpose of general immigration laws versus individual exceptions, and the use of legislative resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Roberto Carlos Lopez eligibility for lawful permanent resident status, overriding certain general immigration law requirements.
This is the central purpose of the bill, providing a pathway to a green card for a specific individual who might otherwise be ineligible.
PROVISION 02
Waives any grounds for removal, denial of admission, or ineligibility for permanent residence that exist in government records as of the bill's enactment date.
This provision clears any past immigration violations or issues that would typically prevent him from gaining permanent status.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel any existing orders for removal or deportation against Roberto Carlos Lopez.
This ensures that any current efforts to deport him are stopped, allowing him to pursue his new legal status.
PROVISION 04
States that the parents, brothers, and sisters of Roberto Carlos Lopez cannot gain any immigration benefits through his new permanent resident status.
This prevents 'chain migration' that could typically arise from a new permanent resident's status, limiting the bill's impact to only the named individual.
PROVISION 05
Requires a reduction of one immigrant visa from the total number allocated to natives of Roberto Carlos Lopez's birth country.
This ensures that the granting of status to Roberto Carlos Lopez does not increase the overall number of immigrants allowed into the U.S. in a given year.
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YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
21
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 20
Introduced in House
FEB 20
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7639
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 20, 2026
Last actionFeb 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2026
House BillHR 7639
For the relief of Roberto Carlos Lopez.
INTRODUCED FEB 20, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2026
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