Break the Chain Act

This bill changes the rules for family members who want to immigrate to the United States. It removes parents of U.S. citizens from the "immediate relative" category, which currently allows them to get visas without waiting in line with annual limits. The bill also greatly reduces the yearly cap on family-sponsored visas from 480,000 to about 88,000. It changes the definition of "child" for immigration purposes so that people who are married or turn 25 before their visa becomes available no longer qualify as children. Instead of letting parents of U.S. citizens immigrate permanently, the bill creates a temporary visa that lets them stay for five years but prohibits them from working or receiving public benefits.

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