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HB5982: GRATEFUL Act Granting Recognition to Accomplished Talented Employees For Unwavering Loyalty Act

: Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Oct 25, 2023
Immigration
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To provide visa availability for the Government Employee Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes.

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The GRATEFUL Act would create visa availability under a Government Employee Immigrant Visa program. This program would allow certain employees of the U.S. government to obtain permanent resident status (green cards). The bill would apply to government workers who meet specific loyalty and service requirements. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.

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