Scope: Federal
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Amber
Date occurred: June 10, 2026
H.R. 8740, the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, was introduced in the House during the 119th Congress. The sponsor delivered introductory remarks on the measure, recorded in the Congressional Record at H4063.
Constitutional basis: Congress exercising its Article I immigration and naturalization power; measure only introduced, with no committee action or enactment yet.