Bill · H.R. 5418· House(119-HR-5418)
For the relief of Blanca Martinez.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Seth Moulton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is for the relief of Blanca Martinez and was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Moulton. It allows Blanca Martinez to be eligible for an immigrant visa or an adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Under the bill, she would be considered to have entered and remained lawfully if she enters the United States before the filing deadline. It also waives certain grounds for removal or denial of admission based on records from the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of State. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to rescind any outstanding removal or deportation orders against her. Lastly, the bill denies preferential immigration treatment to her natural parents, brothers, and sisters based on their relationship to her.
Yes
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+8
The bill grants private relief by providing a direct pathway to lawful permanent resident status for a specific individual.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill provides a direct immigration benefit and relief from deportation to a specific individual.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Permanent Resident Status (Section 1(a)): This provision makes Blanca Martinez eligible for an immigrant visa or an adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, bypassing certain standard numerical limitations. This provides a direct benefit to her by granting lawful permanent resident status.
-
Lawful Entry and Stay (Section 1(b)): If Blanca Martinez enters the United States before the filing deadline, this section ensures she is considered to have entered and remained lawfully. This protects her legal standing in the country for the purpose of adjusting her status.
-
Waiver of Removal and Rescission of Orders (Section 1(c)): This section prevents Blanca Martinez from being removed from or denied admission to the United States based on existing records in the Department of Homeland Security or the Visa Office of the Department of State. It also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel any outstanding removal or deportation orders against her, providing her with relief from deportation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Reduction of Immigrant Visa Numbers (Section 1(e)): When Blanca Martinez is granted an immigrant visa or permanent residence, the Secretary of State must reduce the total number of available immigrant visas for natives of her birth country by one during the current or next following fiscal year. This could negatively impact other visa applicants from her birth country by decreasing the number of available visas by one.
-
Denial of Preferential Treatment for Relatives (Section 1(f)): This provision states that Blanca Martinez's natural parents, brothers, and sisters will not receive any rights, privileges, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act because of their relationship to her. This denies her family members any preferential immigration treatment based on familial ties.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House