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Rep. Ogles Proposes Sweeping Immigration Overhaul, Ends Chain Migration

3/14/2026

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Rep. Andy Ogles, a House Freedom Caucus member, proposed a major immigration law overhaul.
The bill would shift priority from family-based immigration to those serving the 'national interest'.
It would end chain migration.
It would eliminate the diversity visa lottery, which grants 55,000 visas annually to underrepresented countries.
Prospective immigrants would face stricter 'good moral character' requirements, including enhanced background checks and possible disqualification for past arrests.

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Story summary

Rep. Andy Ogles, a House Freedom Caucus member, proposed a major immigration law overhaul.
The bill would shift priority from family-based immigration to those serving the 'national interest'.
It would end chain migration.
It would eliminate the diversity visa lottery, which grants 55,000 visas annually to underrepresented countries.
Prospective immigrants would face stricter 'good moral character' requirements, including enhanced background checks and possible disqualification for past arrests.