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Moore introduces Americans First Immigration Act to scrap diversity visa lottery and tighten visas
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, aiming to overhaul the U.S. immigration system by limiting legal pathways, ending the diversity visa lottery, and prioritizing high-demand skills. The proposal is described as aligning with an America First approach and Trump-era immigration policy. The article notes Moore's statements and the bill's intended reforms.
Why It Matters
If enacted, the bill could reshape pathways to lawful immigration, affecting thousands of Green Card applicants and holders by changing sponsorship rules and eligibility criteria.
Timeline
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Article notes Fox News report linking the bill to America First policy
May 2, 2026
The article cites Fox News reporting that the Americans First Immigration Act closely aligns with the 'America First' immigration policy linked to Donald Trump.
Moore introduces Americans First Immigration Act in Congress
April 30, 2026
Alabama Republican Representative Barry Moore introduced the Americans First Immigration Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a post on X, he described the bill as a re-evaluation of national priorities and said it would overhaul how foreigners enter the United States, whether legally or illegally. The bill aims to limit legal immigration pathways, reduce family-based sponsorship categories, and abolish the diversity visa lottery, while redirecting focus to applicants with high-demand skills. Moore stated that the objective is to amend sections of current immigration law to prioritize U.S. citizens and American workers, arguing that the system should serve the American people and strengthen the economy while respecting laws and shared values.