Temporary Family Visitation Act
HR 6670 creates a new nonimmigrant visa category ("family purpose visas") allowing relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to visit temporarily for family events. It requires applicants to provide proof of financial support, short-term medical insurance covering U.S. travel, and a sworn statement to depart within 90 days per calendar year. The bill restricts petitioners from previously sponsoring relatives who overstayed their visas, and explicitly states that these visits do not count toward permanent residency eligibility. This directly affects extended family members (including grandparents, siblings, and nieces/nephews) seeking short-term U.S. visits for social or major life events.
Bill status
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 11, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Dec 11, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
Scott H. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Cory Mills
RRepublican
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Evans
RRepublican
Co
J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
Co
James A. Himes
DDemocratic
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