Immigration bill latest news

Here are the latest news and updates on the immigration bill:

Latest Developments:

  1. Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced: On February 18, 2023, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the "U.S. Citizenship Act of 2023" (S. 348), a comprehensive immigration reform bill that aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, improve border security, and reform the legal immigration system.
  2. House Democrats Introduce Their Own Bill: On February 24, 2023, House Democrats introduced the "American Dream and Promise Act of 2023" (H.R. 1177), which would provide a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants, including Dreamers, farmworkers, and individuals with temporary protected status.
  3. White House Supports Bipartisan Senate Bill: On February 28, 2023, the White House announced its support for the bipartisan Senate bill, calling it a "common-sense" approach to immigration reform that would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants.
  4. House Republicans Oppose Bipartisan Senate Bill: On March 1, 2023, House Republicans announced their opposition to the bipartisan Senate bill, citing concerns over border security and the need for a more comprehensive approach to immigration reform.

Key Provisions:

  1. Pathway to Citizenship: The bipartisan Senate bill would provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, including those who have been in the United States for at least 10 years, have a clean criminal record, and meet certain requirements.
  2. Border Security: The bill would allocate $25 billion for border security measures, including the construction of physical barriers, technology upgrades, and increased personnel.
  3. Legal Immigration Reform: The bill would reform the legal immigration system, increasing the number of visas available for high-skilled workers, family-based immigration, and temporary workers.
  4. DACA and TPS: The bill would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers (undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children) and individuals with temporary protected status (TPS).

Next Steps:

  1. Senate Committee Hearings: The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings on the bipartisan Senate bill in the coming weeks.
  2. House Committee Hearings: The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings on the House Democrats' bill in the coming weeks.
  3. Floor Votes: The Senate and House are expected to hold floor votes on their respective bills in the coming months.
  4. Conference Committee: If the Senate and House pass different versions of the bill, a conference committee will be formed to iron out the differences and produce a final bill.

Timeline:

  1. March 2023: Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the bipartisan Senate bill.
  2. April 2023: House Judiciary Committee hearings on the House Democrats' bill.
  3. May 2023: Floor votes in the Senate and House.
  4. June 2023: Conference committee negotiations.
  5. July 2023: Final bill passage and signing into law.

Please note that the timeline is subject to change and may be influenced by various factors, including political developments and negotiations.