Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4974 Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/14/2023, 3:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4974

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

This bill expands eligibility for a program that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to, at its discretion, provide lawful permanent resident status to certain long-term residents of the United States, including individuals who are unlawfully present.

Currently, this program, sometimes referred to as the Registry program, is only available to eligible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who entered the United States before January 1, 1972. The bill removes this entry cutoff date and opens up the program to eligible individuals who have resided in the United States for at least seven years.

Existing requirements (e.g., the individual must not be inadmissible or deportable due to certain grounds related to crime or terrorism) continue to apply.

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Current Status of Bill S 4974

Bill S 4974 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2022. Bill S 4974 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2022. Bill S 4974's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5228-5229) as of September 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4974

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4974

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

Border security and unlawful immigrationImmigration status and procedures

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4974

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929A 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.

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