State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 30, 2026
What it does
The State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026 would create a new nonimmigrant visa category (W) allowing U.S. states to sponsor foreign nationals for temporary residence and work to support state-specific economic development goals, including employment, investment, or business operations. The program would permit participating states to set their own rules for employment, residence, and renewal of status (up to 3 years, renewable), while requiring compliance with federal background checks, labor protections, tax obligations, and a ban on federal means-tested benefits for sponsored immigrants. States must apply to the Secretary of Homeland Security for approval, demonstrate they will…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.