March 3, 2021

House Democrats introduce bill providing citizenship to Dreamers (The Hill) – House lawmakers on Wednesday formally introduced legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for young people brought to the U.S. as children ahead of House Democrats’ plan to hold an “immigration week” later this month. The American Dream and Promise Act – reintroduced by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard, Nydia Velazquez and Yvette D. Clarke – would allow the young people known as “Dreamers,” as well as others given temporary status when fleeing unrest in their home country, to apply for citizenship.
The legislation provides a path to citizenship for 2.5 million people, including those given Temporary Protected Status, some who came to the U.S. as early as the 1990s. It also would apply to those granted a Deferred Enforcement Departure, which allows people to remain in the U.S. beyond their initial authorization due to conditions in their home country.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced Wednesday that the House would consider a number of immigration bills the week of March 15. The American Dream and Promise Act is among those sources say will be considered, along with another bill that would provide a path to citizenship for migrant farmworkers.