HR 496 · 115th Congress · Immigration

BRIDGE Act

Introduced 2017-01-12· Sponsored by Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)(2017-09-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted …

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans