To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates adjustment of status of essential workers Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates adjustment of status for essential workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (referred to in this section as the Secretary) or the Attorney General shall adjust, and defines petty offenses Section 212(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Agriculture, Environment, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face reduced risk and Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill 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, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates adjustment of status of essential workers Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
- Creates adjustment of status for essential workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (referred to in this section as the Secretary) or the Attorney General shall adjust...
- Defines petty offenses Section 212(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates adjustment of status of essential workers Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates adjustment of status for essential workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (referred to in this section as the Secretary) or the Attorney General shall adjust, and defines petty offenses Section 212(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Agriculture, Environment, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill creates adjustment of status of essential workers Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C, creates adjustment of status for essential workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (referred to in this section as the Secretary) or the Attorney General shall adjust, and defines petty offenses Section 212(a)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Cannabis businesses, researchers, or patients affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Luján, Mr. Booker, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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