# 119-s-2942: A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.

119-s-2942, A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2942
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

This bill would **grant permanent resident status to Valent Kolami**. It would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so he could obtain an immigrant visa or adjust to lawful permanent resident status after filing the required petition or adjustment application. If he entered the United States before the bill's filing deadline, he would be treated as having entered and remained lawfully and would be eligible to adjust status as of enactment. Applications and fees must be submitted within two years of enactment. The bill also includes a PAYGO budgeting requirement that a budgetary effects statement be submitted.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Green card for Valent Kolami: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would let Valent Kolami obtain an immigrant visa or adjust to lawful permanent resident status. He would need to file a petition under section 204 or an adjustment application under section 245 and pay the required fees. Those forms and fees must be filed no later than 2 years…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2942 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2942)

## Related
- [119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5238)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2942 (as of 2026-08-11).