H.R. 6 · 117th Congress

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 3, 2021 by Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40). 175 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 15, 2021): Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 3, 2021
Cosponsors
175
0 from the other party
Policy area
Immigration
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Administrative remedies
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Civics education
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Foreign labor
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Government trust funds
  • Higher education
  • Human trafficking
  • Immigrant health and welfare
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Juvenile crime and gang violence
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Personnel records
  • Religion
  • Sex offenses
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Student records
  • Travel and tourism
  • User charges and fees
  • Violent crime
  • Visas and passports
  • Vocational and technical education
  • Wages and earnings

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Mar 18, 2021). Public domain.

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 status on certain dates. Such an alien shall receive permanent resident status upon meeting certain requirements and applying for such status within three years of this bill's enactment.

For an alien seeking permanent resident status under this bill, DHS may (1) waive certain grounds of inadmissibility, or (2) provisionally deny the application if the alien poses a danger to public safety or has knowingly participated in certain offenses involving a criminal street gang. An alien shall have the right to administrative and judicial review of a denial or revocation of permanent resident status granted under this bill. An alien seeking judicial review of a provisional denial shall be appointed counsel upon request. An alien who appears to be prima facie eligible for relief under this bill shall receive a reasonable chance to apply for such relief and may not be removed until there is a final decision on that application for relief. DHS may not use information from applications filed under this bill or for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status for immigration enforcement purposes.

DHS shall establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with certain immigration-related issues.

This bill also repeals a restriction that bars a state from providing higher education benefits to undocumented aliens unless those benefits are available to all U.S. nationals without regard to residency in the state.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Lucille Roybal-AllardD-CA-40Sponsor

Democrats · 175

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Mar 18, 2021· House· Procedural· Failed 203–216
  2. On Passage
    Mar 18, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 228–197

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 3, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 3, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 3, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  4. Mar 3, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  5. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
  6. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1507-1527)
  7. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
  8. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6.
  9. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseMr. Jordan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1526)
  11. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  12. Mar 18, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jordan motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion to recommit, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. Mar 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 6 is postponed.
  14. Mar 18, 2021 · HousePursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6.
  15. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1567-1568)
  16. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 216 (Roll no. 90).House · Roll call 90
  17. Mar 18, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H1507-1512)House · Roll call 91
  18. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1507-1512)House · Roll call 91
  19. Mar 18, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Mar 22, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  21. Jun 15, 2021 · SenateCommittee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

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