To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Sponsor. Representative for California's 40th congressional district. Democrat.
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed House (Senate next) on Mar 18, 2021
This bill passed in the House on March 18, 2021 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
This bill is scheduled for the following committee meetings:
Jun 22, 2021 3 p.m. — House Committee on Rules
175 Cosponsors (175 Democrats)
Position statements
Statement of Administration Policy
President Joseph Biden [D]: H.R. 6 – American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (Mar 18, 2021)
What legislators are saying
“Reps. Roybal-Allard, Velzquez, Clarke Urge Senate to Pass H.R. 6 to Protect Dreamers, TPS/DED Beneficiaries”
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Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA40]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 15, 2021
“Rep. Bass Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills”
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Rep. Karen Bass [D-CA37]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 25, 2021
“LaMalfa Votes To Uphold Rule Of Law, Opposes Amnesty Bill”
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Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA1]
on Mar 19, 2021
History
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Jun 4, 2019
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Feb 25, 2021
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Considered by Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
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Mar 3, 2021
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Introduced
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Mar 10, 2021
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Considered by House Committee on Financial Services
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Mar 11, 2021
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Considered by Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions
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Mar 12, 2021
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Rule). |
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Mar 18, 2021
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Considered by Diversity and Inclusion
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Mar 18, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 24, 2021
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Considered by Housing, Community Development, and Insurance
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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Jun 15, 2021
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Considered by Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 6 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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