To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a skills-based immigration points system, to focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, to eliminate the Diversity Visa Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10400 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make several changes to how the United States admits immigrants. Based solely on the title, the bill would create a skills-based points system for immigration, narrow family-sponsored immigration so that it primarily covers spouses and minor children rather than a broader set of relatives, and eliminate the Diversity Visa Program, which currently grants a limited number of visas through a lottery system. The title also indicates there are additional, unspecified provisions ("and for other purposes").
Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific mechanics of the proposed points system, the exact definition of qualifying family members, and any other details are not yet known. In general terms, a bill of this kind would primarily affect prospective immigrants, their family members in the U.S., and employers who sponsor foreign workers, but the precise scope and impact cannot be assessed without the bill's text.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ1) and currently has the status "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been considered by a committee, voted on, or otherwise advanced. Typical next steps would include committee review, possible amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law. No further action has occurred as of the latest available information.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10400 do?
- H.R. 10400 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, according to its title, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make several changes to how the United States admits immigrants. Based solely on the title, the bill would create a skills-based points system for immigration, narrow family-sponsored immigration so that it primarily covers spouses and minor children rather than a broader set of relatives, and eliminate the Diversity Visa Program, which currently grants a limited number of visas through a lottery system. The title also indicates there are additional, unspecified provisions ("and for other purposes"). Because the full legislative text has not yet been published, the specific mechanics of the proposed points system, the exact definition of qualifying family members, and any other details are not yet known. In general terms, a bill of this kind would primarily affect prospective immigrants, their family members in the U.S., and employers who sponsor foreign workers, but the precise scope and impact cannot be assessed without the bill's text. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ1) and currently has the status "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been considered by a committee, voted on, or otherwise advanced. Typical next steps would include committee review, possible amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law. No further action has occurred as of the latest available information.
- Has H.R. 10400 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10400 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10400?
- H.R. 10400 was sponsored by Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ1] (Republican-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10400?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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