Some young adults who grew up in the U.S. on a parent's work visa could apply for green cards. The bill would also help families keep their place in line and protect more children from losing status at age 21.
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America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 5528: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects young adults who came to the U.S. as dependents of parents with work visas. It could help those facing loss of status at age 21 while their families wait for green cards. Their parents and other dependent relatives could also benefit from the new age and waiting-line rules. Immigration agencies would need to apply the new rules and review some older cases.
Why this matters: Some children of work-visa holders grow up in the U.S. but lose dependent status at age 21. Green card backlogs may keep their families waiting for years. This bill could help some of these young adults stay with their families and build lives in the U.S. Its reach would depend on how many people meet the detailed rules for lawful status, time in the country, education, and immigration eligibility.
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Officially: America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
Some young adults who grew up in the U.S. on a parent's work visa could apply for green cards. The bill would also help families keep their place in line and protect more children from losing status at age 21.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5528. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (9/19/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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