H.R. 2920 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
American Families United Act
H.R. 2920 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 30, 2021, sponsored by Veronica Escobar with 80 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
- Apr 30, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
American Families United Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to exercise discretion in certain immigration cases. The bill also removes certain requirements related to birthright citizenship.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Veronica Escobar (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16. (Jul 27, 2022)
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- 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. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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