# 119-hr-5418: For the relief of Blanca Martinez.

119-hr-5418, For the relief of Blanca Martinez., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5418
- Congress: 119
- Title: For the relief of Blanca Martinez.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Creates a path to lawful permanent residence for Blanca Martinez.** The bill would let her apply for an immigrant visa under section 204 or seek adjustment of status under section 245 even if normally ineligible. If she entered the United States before the filing deadline she would be treated as having entered and remained lawfully and could adjust status as of enactment. It would bar removal or denial for grounds shown in Department of Homeland Security or State Department records and require rescinding any such orders. Applicants must file with appropriate fees within 2 years. If she receives a visa or green card the State Department must reduce her birth-country visa total by one and her natural parents, brothers, and sisters would not receive immigration preference solely because of their relationship to her.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Permanent resident relief for Blanca Martinez: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would let Blanca Martinez apply for an immigrant visa or a green card even if standard limits would block it. She would need to file and pay the application fees within 2 years after enactment. If she entered the U.S. before that deadline, she would be treated as having entere…
- No immigration benefits for Blanca's parents or siblings: cost, high. If enacted, Blanca Martinez’s natural parents, brothers, and sisters would not get immigration rights or status just because they are related to her. They would need to qualify on their own under normal rules.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-8839: Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-5418 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5418)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-8839: Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8839)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5418 (as of 2026-04-21).