Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2066 Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2066

Bill 117 HR 2066, also known as the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021, aims to protect the confidentiality of information provided by individuals who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, also known as DREAMers. The bill seeks to prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using information provided by DACA recipients for immigration enforcement purposes.

The bill specifically prohibits DHS from using information provided by DACA recipients to initiate removal proceedings or conduct investigations for immigration enforcement purposes. It also prohibits DHS from using this information to detain, arrest, or deport DACA recipients or their family members.

Additionally, the bill requires DHS to establish procedures to ensure that information provided by DACA recipients is not shared with other government agencies for immigration enforcement purposes. This includes ensuring that information is not shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Overall, the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021 aims to provide DACA recipients with a sense of security and protection by ensuring that the information they provide as part of the program is not used against them for immigration enforcement purposes.

Congressional Summary of HR 2066

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program. Application information may be shared only to identify or prevent fraudulent claims, for particularized national security purposes relating to the applicant, or to investigate or prosecute a felony not related to immigration status.

The bill also prohibits DHS from referring any individual with deferred action status to ICE, CBP, the Department of Justice, or any law enforcement agency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2066

Bill HR 2066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2021. Bill HR 2066 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2021. Bill HR 2066's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of October 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2066

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2066

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Criminal justice information and records

- Government information and archives

- Immigration status and procedures

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Right of privacy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2066

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

To provide for the confidentiality of information submitted in requests for deferred action under the deferred action for childhood arrivals program, and for other purposes.

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021