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H.R. 6 (117th)

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

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Introduced

3 March 2021

Last action

15 June 2021 · Committee

Status

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-808.

Sponsors

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Michael San Nicolas, Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Subjects

Defence, Immigration, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Immigration · Education

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Summary

American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 This bill provides certain aliens with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying alien who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is deportable or inadmissible, (2) has deferred enforced departure (DED) status or temporary protected status (TPS), or (3) is the child of certain classes of nonimmigrants. The bill imposes various qualifying requirements, such as the alien being continuously physically present in the United States since January 1, 2021, passing a background check, and being enrolled in or having completed certain educational programs. DHS shall remove the conditions placed on permanent resident status granted under this bill if the alien applies and meets certain requirements, such as completing certain programs at an educational institution, serving in the military, or being employed. Furthermore, DHS and DOJ shall cancel the removal of certain aliens who had TPS, were eligible for TPS, or were eligible for DED status on certain dates. Such an alien shall receive permanent resident status upon meeting certain requirements and applying for such status within three years of this bill's enactment. DHS may not use information from applications filed under this bill or for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status for immigration enforcement purposes. This bill also repeals a restriction that bars a state from providing higher education benefits to undocumented aliens unless those benefits are available to all U.S. nationals without regard to residency in the state.

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Timeline

  1. 3 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 2021

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 March 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 March 2021

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1507-1512)

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 March 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H1507-1512)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 March 2021

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 216 (Roll no. 90).

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Jordan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1526)

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1507-1527)

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 March 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 15 June 2021

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-808.

    Source: Committee

Votes

18 March 2021 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 228 · No 197 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

18 March 2021 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 203 · No 216 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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