SAFE for America Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill would permanently end the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, which is commonly known as the "green card lottery." This program currently gives people from countries with low immigration rates a chance to move to the United States and become permanent residents.
• If this becomes law, the government would stop giving out the 50,000 visas currently reserved for this program every year. The change would officially take effect on October 1, 2025.
• The bill aims to change the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing the specific section that allows for these "diversity" visas. It does not affect other ways people can immigrate to the U.S., such as through family members or specific job offers.
• This move would impact millions of people worldwide who apply for the lottery each year. Supporters of the change often argue the lottery system is a security risk, while opponents say it is a vital way to keep the American population diverse.