SERVICE for America Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The SERVICE for America Act would amend federal immigration law to create a new "W" nonimmigrant visa category for people working in designated public service jobs, including roles in emergency management, public safety, health care, education, social work, public interest law, and work at 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, among others. To qualify, an applicant would generally need at least five years of prior lawful presence—either as the child of an employment-based nonimmigrant or under the DACA policy—plus a qualifying public service job or job offer. The visa would last three years and could be renewed once. The bill also allows certain W-visa holders, and other qualifying individuals who entered as children, to apply for lawful permanent resident status after meeting additional presence and public-service employment requirements, with protections against detention or removal while such applications are pending. Separately, it expands AmeriCorps eligibility to include DACA recipients and certain long-term dependent children of employment-based nonimmigrants.
The bill primarily affects immigrants who came to the U.S. as children—particularly DACA recipients and dependents of work-visa holders—who work or wish to work in public service fields, as well as the agencies and nonprofits that employ them. It would give such individuals new legal pathways to temporary status, work authorization, and eventually permanent residency tied to their public service employment.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Ami Bera and referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce Committees. It has not yet received committee action, and as an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10248 do?
- The SERVICE for America Act would amend federal immigration law to create a new "W" nonimmigrant visa category for people working in designated public service jobs, including roles in emergency management, public safety, health care, education, social work, public interest law, and work at 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, among others. To qualify, an applicant would generally need at least five years of prior lawful presence—either as the child of an employment-based nonimmigrant or under the DACA policy—plus a qualifying public service job or job offer. The visa would last three years and could be renewed once. The bill also allows certain W-visa holders, and other qualifying individuals who entered as children, to apply for lawful permanent resident status after meeting additional presence and public-service employment requirements, with protections against detention or removal while such applications are pending. Separately, it expands AmeriCorps eligibility to include DACA recipients and certain long-term dependent children of employment-based nonimmigrants. The bill primarily affects immigrants who came to the U.S. as children—particularly DACA recipients and dependents of work-visa holders—who work or wish to work in public service fields, as well as the agencies and nonprofits that employ them. It would give such individuals new legal pathways to temporary status, work authorization, and eventually permanent residency tied to their public service employment. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Ami Bera and referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce Committees. It has not yet received committee action, and as an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, floor votes in both chambers, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10248 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10248. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10248?
- H.R. 10248 was sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10248?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3 Sep 2026).
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