Sponsor
Eric Swalwell
Representative · D-CA
Representative · D-CA
The bill restores citizenship and family stability for a specific individual and his U.S. family while creating a special-case pathway that may be perceived as unequal, could set a precedent for future one-off naturalizations, and imposes only minor administrative costs.
Miguel Lopez Luvian's U.S. citizen spouse and three children in Livermore, CA would regain family unity and face less disruption to their lives if he is recognized as a U.S. citizen.
Miguel Lopez Luvian would be declared a U.S. citizen and receive a certificate of naturalization, restoring his legal status and the rights that come with citizenship.
The bill directs the Attorney General/DoJ to issue a certificate of naturalization, providing legal clarity for federal agencies about this individual's status.
Granting citizenship by special-act naturalization creates unequal treatment compared with standard immigration processes and may foster perceptions of unfairness among immigrants and taxpayers.
Authorizing a private, case-by-case naturalization could set a precedent that complicates consistent application of immigration law and prompt more individual congressional requests, increasing legislative and administrative burden.
Federal agencies (DHS, DOJ) may need to allocate staff time and incur minor administrative costs to implement and document this exception.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Grants U.S. citizenship to Miguel Lopez Luvian as of the enactment date and directs the Attorney General to issue a certificate, waiving certain INA provisions.
Grants U.S. citizenship to Miguel Lopez Luvian as of the date the law is enacted and directs the Attorney General to provide him a certificate of naturalization. The bill also waives any inconsistency with specified provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act and includes findings about his long residence, family and community ties, and prior immigration proceedings.
Official title: For the relief of Miguel Lopez Luvian.
Introduced September 10, 2025 by Eric Swalwell · Last progress September 10, 2025