H.R. 4596: MeCarran-Walter Technical Corrections Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: July 22, 2025
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (July 22, 2025)
MeCarran-Walter Technical Corrections Act
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace the 50% blood quantum requirement for Indigenous peoples crossing the U.S.-Canada border with criteria based on membership in a U.S. federally recognized tribe or a Canadian First Nation, and grants those who qualify lawful permanent resident status.
Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA-6) (July 22, 2025)
Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1) (July 22, 2025)
Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY-23) (July 22, 2025)
Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID-2) (July 22, 2025)