For the relief of Maria Cordova.
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10149 is a private immigration bill introduced to provide personal relief to a named individual, Maria Cordova. Rather than changing general immigration law, it directs that she be made eligible to receive an immigrant visa or to have her status adjusted to that of a lawful permanent resident, notwithstanding standard numerical or category limits that would otherwise apply. The bill also protects her from removal or denial of admission based on grounds currently reflected in federal immigration records, and requires the Department of Homeland Security to cancel any existing removal or deportation order or finding of inadmissibility against her.
The bill affects only Maria Cordova directly. Her application for a visa or status adjustment must be filed with required fees within two years of enactment. If she is granted permanent residence, the overall number of immigrant visas available to people from her country of birth would be reduced by one, offsetting the special treatment. Her parents and siblings would not gain any immigration benefit or preference as a result of her case.
The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Juan Vargas and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, which handles private relief bills of this kind. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature before taking effect. As of the latest action, no further steps have occurred beyond introduction.
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Official summary
This bill provides for the relief of Maria Cordova.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10149 do?
- H.R. 10149 is a private immigration bill introduced to provide personal relief to a named individual, Maria Cordova. Rather than changing general immigration law, it directs that she be made eligible to receive an immigrant visa or to have her status adjusted to that of a lawful permanent resident, notwithstanding standard numerical or category limits that would otherwise apply. The bill also protects her from removal or denial of admission based on grounds currently reflected in federal immigration records, and requires the Department of Homeland Security to cancel any existing removal or deportation order or finding of inadmissibility against her. The bill affects only Maria Cordova directly. Her application for a visa or status adjustment must be filed with required fees within two years of enactment. If she is granted permanent residence, the overall number of immigrant visas available to people from her country of birth would be reduced by one, offsetting the special treatment. Her parents and siblings would not gain any immigration benefit or preference as a result of her case. The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Juan Vargas and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, which handles private relief bills of this kind. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature before taking effect. As of the latest action, no further steps have occurred beyond introduction.
- Has H.R. 10149 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10149 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10149?
- H.R. 10149 was sponsored by Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA52] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10149?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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