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Respect for Essential Workers Act
4/2/2026, 5:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7899
This bill, designated as H.R. 7899 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 12, 2026, aims to restrict the deportation of specific individuals with temporary protected status who work in essential roles in the United States, and includes additional provisions beyond this limitation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7899
Bill HR 7899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7899 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 12, 2026. Bill HR 7899's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7899
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7899
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7899
To limit the removal from the United States of certain recipients of temporary protected status who are essential workers, and for other purposes.
To limit the removal from the United States of certain recipients of temporary protected status who are essential workers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7899
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