Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced the Americans First Immigration Act in the U.S. Senate, a bill that would narrow family-based immigration to spouses and minor children and end the diversity visa lottery. NumbersUSA says the measure, filed as S. 5485, would reduce permanent immigration by about 275,000 a year; the group says Representative Barry Moore introduced a House version earlier in 2026 as H.R. 8586. The proposal would need cosponsors and congressional action in the remaining session to advance.
Why it matters: The bill would change who can immigrate legally to the United States and would lower future admissions if enacted. Supporters frame it as a merit-based shift that protects U.S. workers, while opponents are likely to see it as a large cut to family reunification and legal migration pathways.
Jeremy Beck
2026.09.25
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