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NJ AR62
NJ AR62Urges President and Congress to enact legislation granting amnesty and providing path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation granting amnesty and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Currently, more than 11 million undocumented immigrants are living in the shadows of the United States economy. These immigrants are in need of legalization and a pathway to citizenship. Immigrants have made significant contributions to American society, but current law confines millions of productive immigrants in low skill industries, unable to participate fully in the political, economic, and social spheres in the United States. The "Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986" was signed into law by President Reagan. Close to three million immigrants who had arrived in the United States before January 1, 1982 were granted amnesty. The act improved the overall health, economic, and educational outcomes of the immigrants. Undocumented immigrants are often economically exploited, earning less per hour than their native-born counterparts. Legalization and a pathway to citizenship are essential to protecting and integrating immigrants into American society. Allowing undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship will have significant impact on economic growth, earnings, tax revenue, and jobs.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the President and Congress to pass laws that would grant amnesty, which is a form of forgiveness for past immigration violations, and establish a clear process for undocumented immigrants to become citizens. The resolution highlights that over 11 million undocumented immigrants currently live in the U.S., often facing economic exploitation and limited participation in society, and points to the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act as a successful precedent that improved the lives of millions by providing a pathway to legal residency. It argues that legalizing these immigrants would benefit the U.S. economy through increased earnings, tax revenue, and job creation, while also integrating them more fully into American society.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR62 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/62_I1.HTM |
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