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American Promise Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2821| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2019
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
May 17, 2019
Introduced in House
May 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
May 30, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.
  • May 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.


  • May 30, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2820: Dream Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesBusiness recordsCitizenship and naturalizationCrime victimsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsImmigration status and proceduresJudicial review and appealsPersonnel recordsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsStudent recordsUser charges and feesVisas and passports

American Promise Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2821| House 
| Updated: 5/30/2019
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.

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Timeline
May 17, 2019
Introduced in House
May 17, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 30, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
May 30, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.
  • May 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 30, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.


  • May 30, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-97.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2820: Dream Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesBusiness recordsCitizenship and naturalizationCrime victimsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsImmigration status and proceduresJudicial review and appealsPersonnel recordsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsStudent recordsUser charges and feesVisas and passports