STARS Act

House Bill

H.R. 4285

119th Congress

STARS Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.

Introduced:Jul 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Gomez

D - CA

Cosponsors

44

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The STARS Act aims to help vulnerable immigrant youth by exempting their Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual numerical limits. This would make it easier for certain non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent to legally stay in the United States.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced7/2/2025

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.

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STARS Act

The STARS Act aims to help vulnerable immigrant youth by exempting their Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual numerical limits. This would make it easier for certain non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent t

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The STARS Act aims to help vulnerable immigrant youth by exempting their Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual numerical limits. This would make it easier for certain non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent to legally stay in the United States.

Bill Number: 4285
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: STARS Act
Bill Number: 4285
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Summary: The STARS Act aims to help vulnerable immigrant youth by exempting their Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual numerical limits. This would make it easier for certain non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent to legally stay in the United States.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The STARS Act aims to help vulnerable immigrant youth by exempting their Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual numerical limits. This would make it easier for certain non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have faced abuse, abandonment, or neglect by a parent to legally stay in the United States.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts Special Immigrant Juvenile visas from annual caps, making it easier for eligible youth to obtain these visas.
Impacts non-U.S. citizens under 21 who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent and are currently in the United States.
Designed to provide more stability and protection for vulnerable immigrant youth.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, the STARS Act would benefit immigrant youth who have faced abuse or neglect by allowing more of them to remain legally in the U.S. This could provide greater security and support for a vulnerable population and help them build stable lives in the country.