Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act
Key claim: The Diversity Visa Protection and Modernization Act (HR9457) was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress.
Abstract
(HR9457 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-06-25): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this matters
The Diversity Visa program is one of the few immigration pathways not tied to family, employment, or humanitarian status, and it serves nationals of countries otherwise underrepresented in U.S. immigration flows. Legislation to protect and modernize the program signals continued congressional attention to preserving this pathway even as other proposals in the 119th Congress seek to restrict or reshape immigration categories. The bill’s status is early (committee referral), so practical effects on lottery applicants remain prospective.