Bills · S 3440
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3440Immigration
Temporary Family Visitation Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a common challenge faced by U.S. citizens and green card holders who want their overseas relatives to visit for important family events or just to spend time together. Currently, relatives often struggle to obtain standard tourist visas due to various factors, including concerns from immigration officials about their intent to return home. This bill creates a specific, defined pathway for such visits, which could alleviate long-standing family separation issues.
If this bill becomes law, it could make temporary family visits more accessible and predictable, fostering stronger family connections across borders. If it doesn't pass, families will continue to rely on the existing tourist visa system, which may not always adequately serve the needs of those seeking short-term family visits, potentially leading to more rejections or difficulties for relatives trying to attend significant life events in the U.S. However, it also introduces safeguards aimed at preventing overstays and ensuring visitors have financial and medical coverage, which is a significant change from current general tourist visas.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new nonimmigrant visa category specifically for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents visiting for "family purposes."
This creates a dedicated pathway for family visits, separate from general tourist visas, potentially making it easier for relatives to obtain a visa.
PROVISION 02
Requires a declaration of financial support from a U.S. sponsor and proof of short-term travel medical insurance for the visiting relative.
This ensures that visitors are financially self-sufficient and covered for medical emergencies, reducing potential burden on public services.
PROVISION 03
Limits the period of authorized admission for these family purpose visa holders to no more than 90 days per calendar year.
This provision clarifies the temporary nature of the visit and helps prevent overstays, maintaining the integrity of the visa category.
PROVISION 04
Restricts individuals from sponsoring a relative if a previously sponsored relative on this visa overstayed their authorized admission.
This mechanism discourages misuse of the visa and holds sponsors accountable for the return of their family members.
PROVISION 05
Prevents aliens on this new family purpose visa from changing their immigration status to a permanent one while in the U.S.
This ensures the visa remains strictly for temporary visits and prevents it from being used as a loophole for permanent immigration.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
56
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in Senate
DEC 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3440
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
Senate BillS 3440Immigration
Temporary Family Visitation Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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