To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed— to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, creates discretionary authority with respect to family members of united states citizens Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and creates motions to reopen or reconsider A motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of a petition or application or an order of removal for an alien may be granted if such petition, application, or order would have been. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, savings clause, and definition changes. The main policy areas are National Security, Civil Rights, Defense, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed— to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act...
- Creates discretionary authority with respect to family members of united states citizens Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Creates motions to reopen or reconsider A motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of a petition or application or an order of removal for an alien may be granted if such petition, application, or order would have been...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed— to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, creates discretionary authority with respect to family members of united states citizens Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and creates motions to reopen or reconsider A motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of a petition or application or an order of removal for an alien may be granted if such petition, application, or order would have been.
Key Policy Areas
National Security, Civil Rights, Defense, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed— to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General with the ability to exercise the discretionary authority provided in this Act, creates discretionary authority with respect to family members of united states citizens Section 240(c)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, and creates motions to reopen or reconsider A motion to reopen or reconsider the denial of a petition or application or an order of removal for an alien may be granted if such petition, application, or order would have been.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Escobar (for herself, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Tlaib, …
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