H.R. 4253 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
American Promise Act of 2017
H.R. 4253 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Nov 3, 2017, sponsored by Nydia M. Velázquez with 131 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 131
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
American Promise Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit an alien who is in temporary protected status (TPS) or deferred enforced departure (DED) status to apply for legal permanent resident status if such alien: is eligible for permanent resident status, applies for adjustment within three years, was granted or was eligible for TPS or DED status on or before October 1, 2017, and has been con…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 130 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Nov 21, 2017)
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- H.R. 339: Northern Mariana Islands Economic Expansion Act
- S. 504: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017
- S. 1617: Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017
- S. 2245: KIWI Act
- H.R. 392: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017
- H.R. 532: DREAMer Information Protection Act
- H.R. 724: SOLVE Act of 2017
- H.R. 837: Build Bridges Not Walls Act
- H.R. 858: DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act
- S. 1126: Securing the Border and Protecting Our Communities Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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