Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act (HR9457)
Current understanding
HR9457, introduced in the 119th Congress, seeks to protect and modernize the Diversity Visa (DV) program, which allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually via lottery to nationals of countries with historically low U.S. immigration rates. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and has not advanced further. Practical effects on DV applicants and selectees would depend on the bill’s specific provisions and remain contingent on committee action.