U.S. House · 119th Congress · H.R. 8827

ASSIMILATION Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a national-interest standard for immigration, end certain family-sponsored immigration categories, revise standards relating to good moral character, eliminate the diversity immigrant category, revise public-charge and sponsor-support rules, revise naturalization requirements, reform employment-based immigration and H-1B visas, eliminate Optional Practical Training absent express statutory authorization, revise asylum procedures, require employment eligibility verification, establish additional penalties relating to unlawful presence and visa overstays, revise parole authority, and for other purposes.

Sponsor

Andrew OglesR-TN-5

Introduced

May 14, 2026, in the House

Issue areas

• Immigration

Policy area

Immigration (from the Congressional Research Service)

Full text and actions

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