H.R. 2175House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019

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The Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019 changes U.S. immigration law so that anyone sponsoring a foreign spouse for a visa must be at least 18 years old. The amendment adds an age floor to the definition of “spouse” in the Immigration and Nationality Act, aiming to prevent minors from entering into marriage-based immigration arrangements.

Key Provisions

Adds language to the Immigration and Nationality Act stating that a “spouse” cannot be an individual under 18 years of age.
Applies to all immigration processes that rely on a marital relationship, meaning any foreign national seeking a visa or green card through marriage must be at least 18.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

May 15, 2019

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

April 9, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

April 9, 2019

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

May 15, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued April 9, 2019

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2175

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 9, 2019

Mr. Hunter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a spouse must be at least 18 years of age, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Harmful Adolescent Marriage Act of 2019.

Age requirement for spouses

Section 101(a)(35) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(35)) is amended by inserting after does not include the following: any individual under 18 years of age or.