Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5521, titled "A bill to provide for adjustment of status for eligible nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Lisa Murkowski. The stated purpose of the bill is to allow certain Ukrainian nationals to adjust their legal status within the United States. The exact details of who qualifies and the specific adjustments to status are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The bill would affect Ukrainian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria outlined within the legislation. If enacted, it could provide a pathway for them to change their immigration status to a more permanent one.
As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5521 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been formally introduced and now awaits further action by the Senate. This would typically involve committee review, potential hearings, and votes before it could proceed to the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5521 do?
- This bill, S. 5521, titled "A bill to provide for adjustment of status for eligible nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Lisa Murkowski. The stated purpose of the bill is to allow certain Ukrainian nationals to adjust their legal status within the United States. The exact details of who qualifies and the specific adjustments to status are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published. The bill would affect Ukrainian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria outlined within the legislation. If enacted, it could provide a pathway for them to change their immigration status to a more permanent one. As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5521 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been formally introduced and now awaits further action by the Senate. This would typically involve committee review, potential hearings, and votes before it could proceed to the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 5521 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5521. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5521?
- S. 5521 was sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5521?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (24 Sep 2026).
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