Create a new visa category to allow family members of United States citizens and residents to visit for short periods.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Temporary Family Visitation Act?
The Temporary Family Visitation Act is stalled in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of June 10, 2026. The committee chairs must schedule a vote to move these bills forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on it. This effort has seen no progress since December 10, 2025, which is consistent with the typical path for most bills in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Temporary Family Visitation Act (H.R. 6670 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
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.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5155 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5155 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3255 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3255 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Scott Peters (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.