Bills · HR 3896
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3896Private Legislation
For the relief of Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio.
INTRO JUN 10· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it demonstrates Congress's unique power to address individual situations that fall outside the scope of general laws. While most immigration decisions are handled by federal agencies under existing laws, private bills like this allow Congress to provide relief in what are deemed to be extraordinary or deserving circumstances. Voters might care about such bills because they represent a direct legislative intervention for one person, raising questions about fairness, precedent, and the use of legislative resources.
If this bill becomes law, Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio would gain a legal pathway to permanent residency and potentially citizenship, which she might not otherwise have. If it does not become law, she would likely remain subject to existing immigration laws and any past issues that could prevent her from obtaining legal status or lead to her removal from the country. It highlights the balance between strict adherence to immigration rules and the ability for legislative bodies to provide individual humanitarian relief.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio eligibility for permanent resident status (a green card), bypassing general immigration rules.
This is the central purpose of the bill, providing a pathway to legal residency for a specific individual.
PROVISION 02
Waives any existing grounds for removal from the U.S. or denial of admission that are already in government records.
This provision is crucial as it removes potential legal barriers that would otherwise prevent her from obtaining permanent residency.
PROVISION 03
Requires her to apply for the immigrant visa or adjustment of status and pay fees within two years of the bill becoming law.
This sets a clear timeframe for the individual to take action and complete the process.
PROVISION 04
Reduces by one the number of immigrant visas available to people from her country of birth in the year she receives her status.
This ensures that her green card does not add to the total number of visas issued annually, maintaining the overall quota.
PROVISION 05
States that her parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any special immigration benefits because of her new status.
This clarifies the limited scope of the bill, preventing it from being used to benefit her extended family.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
22
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 10
Introduced in House
JUN 10
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3896
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 10, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025
House BillHR 3896Private Legislation
For the relief of Luisa Mariana Sifuentes Arbirio.
INTRODUCED JUN 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
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