To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6870

119th Congress

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Zoe Lofgren

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The GRACE Act, introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, addresses immigration policy in the United States. While the full legislative text provides more detail, this bill likely focuses on reforms to immigration procedures or protections for certain immigrant populations. The legislation is currently in the early stages of review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.

The GRACE Act, introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, addresses immigration policy in the United States. While the full legislative text provides more detail, this bill likely focuses on reforms to immigration procedures or protections for certain immigrant

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The GRACE Act, introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, addresses immigration policy in the United States. While the full legislative text provides more detail, this bill likely focuses on reforms to immigration procedures or protections for certain immigrant populations. The legislation is currently in the early stages of review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Bill Number: 6870
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6870
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The GRACE Act, introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, addresses immigration policy in the United States. While the full legislative text provides more detail, this bill likely focuses on reforms to immigration procedures or protections for certain immigrant populations. The legislation is current

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The GRACE Act, introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren, addresses immigration policy in the United States. While the full legislative text provides more detail, this bill likely focuses on reforms to immigration procedures or protections for certain immigrant populations. The legislation is currently in the early stages of review by the House Judiciary Committee.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Introduced by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a long-time advocate for immigration reform and ranking member on immigration subcommittee issues
Currently awaiting review and potential hearings in the House Judiciary Committee, which handles all immigration legislation
Has no cosponsors as of introduction date, which may indicate either very recent introduction or need for broader coalition building
Represents ongoing Congressional efforts to address immigration policy as the country continues debating reform

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Without the detailed legislative text, the specific impact depends on the bill's provisions, but immigration legislation typically affects foreign nationals seeking to enter or remain in the United States, their families, employers who hire foreign workers, and communities with significant immigrant populations. If passed, this bill could modify existing immigration processes, eligibility requirements, or protections for certain categories of immigrants.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6870, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6870