VoterlyH.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from California · In progress
What this bill does
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 This bill cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens and provides such aliens with a path toward permanent resident status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall cancel removal proceedings against certain aliens who entered the United States as minors and grant such aliens conditional permanent residence status for 10 years. The bill imposes various qualification requirements, such as the alien being continuously physically present in the United States and being enrolled in or having completed certain educational programs. DHS shall establish streamlined procedures to apply for conditional permanent residence for aliens who received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status and were not disqualified for renewal. DHS shall remove the conditional permanent resident status granted to such aliens, if the alien applies and meets certain requirements, such as completing certain programs at an educational institution or serving at least two years in the Uniformed Services and being discharged honorably. DHS or DOJ shall cancel removal proceedings against certain aliens who qualified for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure status on certain past dates (both statuses temporarily protect covered aliens from removal). For such aliens who apply and pass the required background checks, DHS shall grant permanent residence status. DHS may not use information from applications to adjust status under this bill for immigration enforcement purposes. DHS shall establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with certain immigration-related issues.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2019-03-12
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 232
- Latest action Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] introduced H.R. 6. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 6? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6 do?
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 This bill cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens and provides such aliens with a path toward permanent resident status. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall cancel remov…
Who sponsored H.R. 6?
Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.