H.R. 1909 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
H.R. 1909 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Joaquin Castro with 78 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Citizenship for Essential Workers Act This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joaquin Castro (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 78 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (May 18, 2021)
Other Immigration bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
- S. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
- H.R. 2029: American Dream Employment Act of 2021
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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