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American Dream and Promise Act of 2019

Introduced: March 12, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Jun 5, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 4, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 187 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H4265-4272)
Jun 4, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 187 (Roll no. 240).(text: CR H4265-4272)
Jun 4, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 202 - 221 (Roll no. 239).
Jun 4, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 4, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cline motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment notwithstanding sections 111(e), 129, 211(c)(3), and 229 of this Act, an alien whose application would be denied based on criminal, national security, gang, or public safety grounds shall be referred by the Secretary of Homeland Security for determination of whether the alien should be placed in removal proceedings under section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Jun 4, 2019
Mr. Cline moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H4292)
Jun 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4292, H4294-4295)
Jun 4, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 4, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 6.
Jun 4, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Jun 4, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 415. (consideration: CR H4265-4291)
Jun 4, 2019
Rule H. Res. 415 passed House.
Jun 4, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.R. 6.
Jun 4, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 415 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Mar 12, 2019
Referred 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.
Mar 12, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 4, 2019 House · vote #240 On Passage Passed 237187 See who voted →
Jun 4, 2019 House · vote #239 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 202221 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now June 10, 2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 137
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · May 20, 2019
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · May 1, 2019
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 4, 2019
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Apr 3, 2019
D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Mar 27, 2019
D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Mar 25, 2019
D
McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Mar 25, 2019
D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Mar 21, 2019
D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Mar 21, 2019
R
Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Mar 21, 2019
D
Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Mar 14, 2019
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 14, 2019
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Mar 14, 2019
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 13, 2019
D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Mar 12, 2019
D
Aguilar, Pete
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Bera, Ami
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Mar 12, 2019
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Mar 12, 2019
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 12, 2019
D
Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Mar 12, 2019
D
Brownley, Julia
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Mar 12, 2019
D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Mar 12, 2019
D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Mar 12, 2019
D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Mar 12, 2019
D
Chu, Judy
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Mar 12, 2019
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Mar 12, 2019
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Mar 12, 2019
D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Mar 12, 2019
D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 12, 2019
D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Costa, Jim
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Mar 12, 2019
D
Crow, Jason
Colorado · Mar 12, 2019
D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Mar 12, 2019
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Mar 12, 2019
D
Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Mar 12, 2019
D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Mar 12, 2019
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Mar 12, 2019
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Mar 12, 2019
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Mar 12, 2019
D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Mar 12, 2019
D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 12, 2019
D
Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Mar 12, 2019
D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Mar 12, 2019
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