Bill · S. 3440· Senate(119-S-3440)
Temporary Family Visitation Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Temporary Family Visitation Act seeks to create a new nonimmigrant visa category for relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents. This new category is intended for those visiting for family purposes, such as social or religious events. To qualify, relatives must have a sponsor who provides a declaration of financial support. Visitors are also required to have medical insurance and must intend to leave after their stay. The authorized period of admission is limited to 90 days per calendar year. Additionally, the bill provides a way for certain individuals awaiting immigrant visas to visit while they wait.
Yes
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill creates a new visa category specifically for family purposes and allows those awaiting immigrant visas to visit.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+2
The bill allows individuals awaiting immigrant visas to visit the United States while their status is pending.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+1
The bill requires visitors to obtain travel medical insurance or a policy covering international expenses.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The bill imposes financial requirements including mandatory medical insurance and sponsor declarations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Family Reunification for Specific Occasions: The bill establishes a category for "family purposes," which includes visits for social or occasional purposes, major life events, or religious events (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Visitation While Awaiting Permanent Status: Individuals who have been classified as immigrants but are waiting for an immigrant visa to become available may be admitted under this family purpose visa (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burdens on Sponsors and Visitors: Relatives seeking admission must have a sponsor who submits a declaration of financial support, and the relative must obtain a short-term travel medical insurance policy or an existing health insurance policy that covers international medical expenses (Section 2(b)(2)(A) and Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
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Time Limits on Visits: The period of authorized admission for those using this visa cannot exceed 90 days per calendar year (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Restrictions on Petitioners: An individual is not allowed to petition for a relative if they previously petitioned for a relative who overstayed their authorized admission (Section 2(b)(4)(A)).
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Strict Requirements for Petitioners with Previous Overstays: Individuals who have previously provided a declaration of financial support must certify that the relative they previously supported did not overstay their period of admission (Section 2(b)(4)(B)).
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Limitations on Status Changes: The bill includes a restriction on the ability to change status for those classified under this new category (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4Good For Low Income Households-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Affordable Care Act Support+1
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut