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Allow legal permanent residents to remain with their spouses and children who are United States citizens.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asAmerican Families United Act

What’s happening with American Families United Act?

The American Families United Act is currently stalled in the House Committee on the Judiciary, where it has remained without action since March 25, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation in Congress dies in committee without ever receiving a vote. This pattern of inaction is the standard outcome for the vast majority of bills introduced in the House.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by American Families United Act (H.R. 2366 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since March 2025

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 1698 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 1698 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Veronica Escobar (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.