# 119-hr-1763: For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.

119-hr-1763, For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1763
- Congress: 119
- Title: For the relief of Diego Montoya Bedoya.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-27
- Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would grant Diego Montoya Bedoya eligibility for an immigrant visa or adjustment to lawful permanent resident status and waive certain immigration grounds that could bar admission or prompt removal.** If he files for an immigrant visa or adjustment within two years of enactment, and if he entered before that filing deadline, he would be treated as having entered and remained lawfully, the Secretary of Homeland Security must rescind any outstanding removal or inadmissibility orders reflected in records, the total number of immigrant visas for his birth country would be reduced by one, and his natural parents, brothers, and sisters may not claim any immigration right or status through him.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Green card relief for Diego Montoya Bedoya: benefit, high. This bill would let Diego Montoya Bedoya apply for an immigrant visa or a green card. He would have 2 years after enactment to file and pay the fees. If he is in the United States before that deadline, his entry and stay would count as lawful. If he meets other rules, he could adjust status as of t…
- No immigration benefits for relatives: cost, low. This bill would not give Diego Montoya Bedoya’s natural parents, brothers, or sisters any immigration rights through him. They would get no special status just because they are related to him.
- One fewer visa for birth country: cost, low. If he receives an immigrant visa or green card, the State Department would cut one visa from his birth country. The cut would occur in the current or next fiscal year after his approval.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-9300: Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-1763 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1763)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-9300: Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9300)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1763 (as of 2026-09-10).