Bills · HR 1445
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1445Private Legislation
For the relief of Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk.
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION FEB 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it demonstrates Congress's power to grant specific immigration relief to individuals, even when general immigration laws might not permit it. It highlights how Congress can intervene in unique, case-by-case situations, often for humanitarian or other compelling reasons that fall outside standard legal frameworks.
If this bill becomes law, Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk would gain legal permanent residency, changing their lives significantly by providing stability and security in the U.S. If it doesn't pass, they would not receive this special provision and would need to pursue immigration through existing, general pathways, which might not be available or suitable for their specific circumstances. Voters should care as it illustrates a particular function of Congress—the private bill—which is used to address individual grievances or needs that cannot be met through public laws, and it also subtly impacts the broader immigration system by adjusting visa numbers.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk eligibility for lawful permanent resident status, bypassing certain standard immigration rules.
This provision creates a special, direct path for these two individuals to obtain 'green cards' that would not be available under general immigration law.
PROVISION 02
Requires Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk to apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status within two years of the bill's enactment.
This sets a clear timeframe for the beneficiaries to take action, making the special relief conditional on timely application.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the granting of permanent residency to Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk will reduce the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of their birth country by two.
This ensures that the special relief for these individuals does not add to the overall number of available visas but rather uses existing allocations for their country of birth.
PROVISION 04
Denies any preferential immigration treatment for the natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk based on this bill.
This prevents the special relief for the two individuals from creating a chain migration effect for their immediate family members under this specific bill.
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YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
22
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1445
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionFeb 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1445Private Legislation
For the relief of Ruslana Melnyk and Mykhaylo Gnatyuk.
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 18, 2025
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