H.R. 6 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
H.R. 6 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Lucille Roybal-Allard with 175 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 175
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is deportable or inadmissible, (2) has defer…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 175 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 18, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Jun 15, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 18, 2021 · Passed228–197 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Mar 18, 2021 · Failed203–216
Every roll call vote on this bill
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. 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…
- H.R. 2029: American Dream Employment Act of 2021
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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