To authorize the adjustment to lawful permanent resident status for certain permanent residents of Hong Kong who were granted Deferred Enforced Departure.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10685 is a proposed bill that would allow certain individuals who are already lawful permanent residents of the United States and who were granted Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) related to Hong Kong to have their immigration status adjusted. In simpler terms, it aims to provide a pathway for these individuals to officially become lawful permanent residents, often referred to as getting a "green card."
This bill would specifically affect permanent residents of Hong Kong who are currently in the U.S. under Deferred Enforced Departure. It does not appear to create new pathways for individuals who are not already permanent residents or who do not qualify under the specified DED provision.
As of now, the bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative James “Jim” McGovern. It has just entered the legislative process and has not yet been voted on or moved to other stages. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and mechanisms are not yet publicly available.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 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. 10685 do?
- H.R. 10685 is a proposed bill that would allow certain individuals who are already lawful permanent residents of the United States and who were granted Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) related to Hong Kong to have their immigration status adjusted. In simpler terms, it aims to provide a pathway for these individuals to officially become lawful permanent residents, often referred to as getting a "green card." This bill would specifically affect permanent residents of Hong Kong who are currently in the U.S. under Deferred Enforced Departure. It does not appear to create new pathways for individuals who are not already permanent residents or who do not qualify under the specified DED provision. As of now, the bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative James “Jim” McGovern. It has just entered the legislative process and has not yet been voted on or moved to other stages. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and mechanisms are not yet publicly available.
- Has H.R. 10685 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10685 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10685?
- H.R. 10685 was sponsored by Rep. James “Jim” McGovern [D-MA2] (Democrat-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10685?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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