Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Legislation to Restrict Chain MigrationWednesday, April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C,– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced theNuclear Family Priority Act. This bill ends visa categories for extended, non-nuclear family members and limits sponsorship to immediate family only. It reduces baseline caps on family-sponsored visas by 65% from 226,000 to 80,000 per year and addresses special cases involving immigrants with parents in the U.S. The bill supports President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and ease pressure on the immigration system. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-2) is leading the companion bill in the House.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Unlimited chain migration has overwhelmed our country and abused the rule of law. Worse, it further encourages illegal immigration. It’s past time we restore order and put the American people first.”
Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-2):“Unrestricted chain migration has allowed for the inexcusable exploitation and abuse of our immigration system. I’m proud to introduce this bill that will help restore the rule of law, prevent our nation from being overburdened, and bolster our national security. I’m grateful to Sen. Jim Banks for leading this bill in the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to advancing this commonsense legislation.”
Key Provisions of theNuclear Family Priority Actare:
Full bill text can be foundhere.
Background:
In January of this year, Senator Banks introducedtheEnd Unaccountable AmnestyAct. The bill restores congressional oversight of immigration policies and establish stricter requirements and limitations on TPS.
Rep. Crane previously introducedThe Nuclear Family Priority Actin the118thCongress.
Read more about the billhere.