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Introduced
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, would allow certain essential workers and their family members to adjust their immigration status to that of lawful permanent resident. The bill defines the eligible sectors, industries, and occupations, as well as the physical presence and other requirements for eligibility. It includes provisions for background checks, employment authorization, and administrative and judicial review of application decisions. The bill also restores fairness to inadmissibility and deportability determinations by allowing waivers for humanitarian, family unity, and public interest purposes, and repealing certain bars to admission. Additionally, the bill redefines the term "conviction" and provides for judicial recommendations against removal in certain cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Alex Padilla (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety. Hearings held. (on 05/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/747/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s747/BILLS-117s747is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s747/BILLS-117s747is.pdf.pdf |
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