# 119-hr-8191: Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026

119-hr-8191, Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8191
- Congress: 119
- Title: Immigration Status Notification and Transparency Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Requires electronic notification within 24 hours when an immigration petition or application changes status.** This bill would make agencies send alerts to the applicant or petitioner, their legal representative, and each immigrant named on the filing by at least two methods such as email, phone call, or text. - Families and applicants would get status updates within a day, so they learn results faster and can take next steps sooner. - Attorneys and accredited representatives would receive the same electronic alerts, helping them manage cases and meet deadlines more quickly. - Each immigrant named on a petition would get direct notice, which reduces the chance that individuals miss important status changes.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster immigration status notices for applicants: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would require electronic notice within 24 hours after any change in status for a petition or application. The notice would go to the applicant or petitioner, any legal representative, and each named alien beneficiary. Notices would need at least two methods, such as email, text…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-1939: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8191 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8191)

## Related
- [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-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-1939: U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1939)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8191 (as of 2026-04-21).