What does Preamble of End U Visa Abuse Act do?

This bill proposes to repeal section 101(a)(15)(U) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill's stated purpose is to repeal a specific section of the Immigration and Nationality Act and includes 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of End U Visa Abuse Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'End U Visa Abuse Act'.

What does FINDINGS. of End U Visa Abuse Act do?

This section identifies concerns regarding the U visa program, established in 2000 to aid crime victims cooperating with law enforcement. The text highlights a significant backlog of U visa applications, with over 400,000 pending as of June 2025. The section alleges widespread fraud and abuse within the U visa program, including staged crimes and false allegations to obtain legal status and work permits. Testimony suggests that U visa certifications are frequently approved, particularly in sanctuary jurisdictions. The text cites multiple instances of alleged fraud, including indictments related to fabricated crimes and bribery of law enforcement officials. A report by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services found that a majority of U visa petitioners lacked lawful immigration status at the time of application. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General found issues with forged or unauthorized law enforcement certifications in U visa petitions. The section suggests that the S visa or humanitarian parole are alternative options for crime victims cooperating with law enforcement. The text concludes by recommending the full repeal of the U visa program due to concerns about fraud and its impact on law-abiding citizens.

What does REPEAL OF U VISA PROGRAM. of End U Visa Abuse Act do?

This section repeals subparagraph (U) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended in several sections, including 204, 212, 214, 237, 239, 245, and 248. Amendments involve striking references to 'or (U)' and specific clauses or subsections within these sections. Subsection (m) of section 245 is also repealed.

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End U Visa Abuse Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill repeals the U visa program, which provides legal status and work permits to crime victims cooperating with law enforcement.
The bill removes references to the U visa program from various sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including provisions related to adjustment of status and waivers.
Concerns about fraud, abuse, and a significant backlog within the U visa program prompted the proposed repeal.

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