S. 5197: State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. John Curtis (R-UT)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: July 30, 2026
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (July 30, 2026)
State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026
This bill allows state governments to sponsor aliens and their spouses and children for admission to reside in such State to perform services, provide capital investment, direct the operations of an enterprise, or otherwise contribute to the economic development agenda of such State in a manner determined by the State. The bill grants these aliens visas for 3 years, subject to renewal upon request of the State.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) (July 30, 2026)