BRIDGE Act

The BRIDGE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 5116, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the BRIDGE Act is to provide temporary relief to individuals who were brought to the United States as children and are currently protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

The BRIDGE Act would allow individuals who are currently eligible for DACA to continue to receive protection from deportation and work authorization for a period of three years. This would provide these individuals with temporary relief while Congress works on a more permanent solution for their immigration status.

The BRIDGE Act is seen as a bipartisan effort to address the uncertainty faced by DACA recipients, many of whom have lived in the United States for most of their lives and consider this country their home. The legislation has received support from both Democrats and Republicans who believe that these individuals should not be punished for the actions of their parents. Overall, the BRIDGE Act aims to provide temporary relief to DACA recipients while Congress works on a more permanent solution for their immigration status. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect individuals who were brought to the United States as children and are contributing members of society.