To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding staffing levels and wait times related to visa applications, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10711, titled "To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding staffing levels and wait times related to visa applications, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the 119th Congress. At this time, the full text of the bill has not been published, so the specific details of its provisions are not yet publicly available.
Based on its title, the bill would direct the Secretary of State to provide a report to Congress. This report would specifically cover information about staffing levels within the State Department that handle visa applications, as well as the current wait times for processing those applications. The stated purpose indicates the bill aims to provide Congress with data on the efficiency and capacity of the visa application system.
H.R. 10711 was introduced on October 1, 2026, by Representative Suhas Subramanyam. As it has just been introduced, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. Following introduction, bills typically go through committee review, and then potentially to the floor of the House of Representatives for debate and a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate.
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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. 10711 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10711, titled "To require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding staffing levels and wait times related to visa applications, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the 119th Congress. At this time, the full text of the bill has not been published, so the specific details of its provisions are not yet publicly available. Based on its title, the bill would direct the Secretary of State to provide a report to Congress. This report would specifically cover information about staffing levels within the State Department that handle visa applications, as well as the current wait times for processing those applications. The stated purpose indicates the bill aims to provide Congress with data on the efficiency and capacity of the visa application system. H.R. 10711 was introduced on October 1, 2026, by Representative Suhas Subramanyam. As it has just been introduced, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. Following introduction, bills typically go through committee review, and then potentially to the floor of the House of Representatives for debate and a vote. If passed by the House, it would then move to the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10711 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10711 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10711?
- H.R. 10711 was sponsored by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam [D-VA10] (Democrat-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10711?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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