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To provide aliens who performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services after the September 11 terrorist attacks an opportunity to adjust their status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3250| House 
| Updated: 8/17/2017
Joseph Crowley

Joseph Crowley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident the status a qualifying alien who applies for adjustment not later than one year after enactment of this bill and who, after the September 11, 2011, terrorist attacks: worked or volunteered on site in rescue, recovery, debris cleanup, or related support services in lower Manhattan, the Staten Island Landfill, or the barge loading piers for a specified number of hours during certain periods between September 11, 2001, and July 31, 2002; was a vehicle-maintenance worker who was exposed to debris from the former World Trade Center while retrieving, driving, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining vehicles contaminated by airborne toxins for any time during such period; or was a member of a fire or police department, worked for a recovery or cleanup contractor, or was a volunteer and performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services at the Pentagon site during the period between September 11, 2001, and November 19, 2001, or at the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, site during the period between September 11, 2001-October 3, 2001. DHS may authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under this bill to work during the pendency of his or her application.
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Timeline
Jul 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Aviation and airportsDepartment of DefenseFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign laborGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesNew York CityPennsylvaniaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingTerrorismVirginiaWorker safety and health

To provide aliens who performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services after the September 11 terrorist attacks an opportunity to adjust their status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3250| House 
| Updated: 8/17/2017
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident the status a qualifying alien who applies for adjustment not later than one year after enactment of this bill and who, after the September 11, 2011, terrorist attacks: worked or volunteered on site in rescue, recovery, debris cleanup, or related support services in lower Manhattan, the Staten Island Landfill, or the barge loading piers for a specified number of hours during certain periods between September 11, 2001, and July 31, 2002; was a vehicle-maintenance worker who was exposed to debris from the former World Trade Center while retrieving, driving, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining vehicles contaminated by airborne toxins for any time during such period; or was a member of a fire or police department, worked for a recovery or cleanup contractor, or was a volunteer and performed rescue, recovery, demolition, debris cleanup, or other related services at the Pentagon site during the period between September 11, 2001, and November 19, 2001, or at the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, site during the period between September 11, 2001-October 3, 2001. DHS may authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under this bill to work during the pendency of his or her application.
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Timeline
Jul 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Joseph Crowley

Joseph Crowley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsDepartment of DefenseFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign laborGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHazardous wastes and toxic substancesImmigration status and proceduresLaw enforcement officersMotor vehiclesNew York CityPennsylvaniaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingTerrorismVirginiaWorker safety and health