United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HR 8740 — Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act

Last action — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4063)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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In plain language

The bill provides temporary immigration relief for certain Iranian individuals.

This legislation aims to offer temporary immigration relief to specific individuals from Iran. It focuses on providing support to those who may be facing difficulties due to their nationality.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may benefit Iranian workers seeking stability and opportunities in the U.S.
  • Families: Iranian families may gain relief from immigration concerns, allowing them to remain together.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4063)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

540 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance immigration
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8740?
HR 8740 is sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), Min, Dave (Democratic), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), Goldman, Daniel S. (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Doggett, Lloyd (Democratic), and Ansari, Yassamin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8740?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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