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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to update the Immigration and Nationality Act by modifying the "registry" provisions, which provide a pathway to legal permanent residency for certain long-term undocumented immigrants. Specifically, the bill changes the existing law by removing the current cutoff date of January 1, 1972, and replacing it with a new requirement that applicants must have entered the United States at least 7 years before their application date. The registry provision is a longstanding immigration mechanism that allows certain long-term residents who have been living in the United States to apply for legal status, even if they initially entered the country without proper documentation. By updating the entry date requirement, the bill aims to expand eligibility for this immigration benefit to more individuals who have been living and contributing to communities in the United States for a significant period. The amendments will go into effect 60 days after the bill is enacted, giving immigrants and immigration authorities time to understand and implement the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (47)
Zoe Lofgren (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4696/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4696/BILLS-119hr4696ih.pdf |
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