Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 8, 2021)
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues.
Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes.
An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States.
Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.
Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.
What just happenedMay 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2021
- May 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 8, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House