HR 1747
Break the Chain Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:10 PM
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Bill overview
The Break the Chain Act significantly alters family-sponsored immigration rules. It reduces the annual cap on family-sponsored visas from 480,000 to 87,934 and revises the calculation method. The bill also creates a new nonimmigrant classification for parents of U.S. citizens, allowing them to enter the U.S. for a limited time without employment authorization. Furthermore, it modifies the definition of a ‘child’ for immigration purposes and addresses the age requirements for eligibility, preventing certain individuals from qualifying as children. Finally, it adjusts provisions related to visa allocation and waivers of inadmissibility.
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