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Bill116th CongressFiled May 17, 2019Immigration
H.R. 2821

American Promise Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to house (May 30, 2019)

American Promise Act of 2019

This bill provides certain eligible aliens with permanent residence status.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice shall cancel removal proceedings against an eligible alien who applies for an adjustment to permanent residence status. The alien must (1) have been continually physically present in the United States for at least three years; (2) not be inadmissible due to various reasons, such as those related to health or criminal activity; (3) have been eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) or deferred enforced departure (DED) status on a certain date; and (4) have not engaged in conduct that would disqualify the alien from such status.

TPS and DED status allow nationals of certain countries to temporarily remain and work in the United States.

DHS may not use information from applications to adjust status for immigration enforcement purposes. Such information may be shared with law enforcement only for limited purposes, such as to prevent fraudulent claims or to investigate felonies not related to immigration status.

DHS shall establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with certain immigration-related issues, including applications for adjustment of status under this bill.

The bill imposes various requirements related to the application, such as fees, documents to be submitted, and biometric data for background checks. DHS may waive certain requirements for humanitarian concerns and other reasons.

What just happenedMay 30, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. May 30, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.

  2. May 30, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 30, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 22, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. May 17, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. May 17, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. May 17, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseMay 30, 20197

American Promise Act of 2019

This bill provides certain eligible aliens with permanent residence status.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice shall cancel removal proceedings against an eligible alien who applies for an adjustment to permanent residence status. The alien must (1) have been continually physically present in the United States for at least three years; (2) not be inadmissible due to various reasons, such as those related to health or criminal activity; (3) have been eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) or deferred enforced departure (DED) status on a certain date; and (4) have not engaged in conduct that would disqualify the alien from such status.

TPS and DED status allow nationals of certain countries to temporarily remain and work in the United States.

DHS may not use information from applications to adjust status for immigration enforcement purposes. Such information may be shared with law enforcement only for limited purposes, such as to prevent fraudulent claims or to investigate felonies not related to immigration status.

DHS shall establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with certain immigration-related issues, including applications for adjustment of status under this bill.

The bill imposes various requirements related to the application, such as fees, documents to be submitted, and biometric data for background checks. DHS may waive certain requirements for humanitarian concerns and other reasons.

Introduced in HouseMay 17, 2019

American Promise Act of 2019

This bill provides certain eligible aliens with permanent residence status.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice shall cancel removal proceedings against an eligible alien who applies for an adjustment to permanent residence status. The alien must (1) have been continually physically present in the United States for at least three years; (2) not be inadmissible due to various reasons, such as those related to health or criminal activity; (3) have been eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) or deferred enforced departure (DED) status on a certain date; and (4) have not engaged in conduct that would disqualify the alien from such status.

TPS and DED status allow nationals of certain countries to temporarily remain and work in the United States.

DHS may not use information from applications to adjust status for immigration enforcement purposes. Such information may be shared with law enforcement only for limited purposes, such as to prevent fraudulent claims or to investigate felonies not related to immigration status.

DHS shall establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with certain immigration-related issues, including applications for adjustment of status under this bill.

The bill imposes various requirements related to the application, such as fees, documents to be submitted, and biometric data for background checks. DHS may waive certain requirements for humanitarian concerns and other reasons.

American Promise Act of 2019 — Informed