HR 6 · 117th Congress · Immigration
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
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EnactedLatest: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-808.(2021-06-15)
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is deportable or inadmissible, (2) has deferred enforced departure (DED) status or temporary protected status (TPS), or (3) is the child of certain classes of nonimmigrants. The bill imposes various qualifying requirements, such as the alien being continuously physically present in the United States since January 1, 2021, passing a background check, and being enrolled in or having completed certain educational programs. DHS shall remove the conditions placed on permanent resident status granted under this bill if the alien applies and meets certain requirements, such as completing certain programs at an educational institution, serving in the military, or being employed. Furthermore, DHS and DOJ shall cancel the removal of certain aliens who had TPS, were eligible for TPS, or were eligible for DED statu…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
Mar 18, 2021As Posted on the Website of the House Committee on Rules on March 12, 2021
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Democrats