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House Bill 16
118th Congress(2023-2024)
American Dream and Promise Act of 2023
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Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2023
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The bill outlines a pathway to permanent residency for long-term immigrant residents who entered the US as children and certain nationals with temporary protected or deferred enforced departure status. It specifies eligibility criteria, sets a conditional 10-year status, revocable if criteria aren't met, and addresses removal proceedings and withdrawal of applications. It provides a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented individuals meeting certain criteria, repeals a law section on residency for higher education benefits, and addresses waivers of inadmissibility based on humanitarian purposes. The bill also defines terms, documentation requirements, and establishes a grant program to aid eligible applicants. Additionally, it introduces a surcharge on applicants for appointed counsel and mandates reporting and rule implementation.

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Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
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Jun 15, 2023
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Bill Number
16
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118
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Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
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Text (1)
June 15, 2023
Actions (2)
06/15/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
06/15/2023
Introduced in House
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