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To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1468| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
Carlos Curbelo

Carlos Curbelo

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (35)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Patrick J. Tiberi (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizing America's Children Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional nonimmigrant for an initial five-year period the status of, an alien who: was younger than 16 years old when he or she initially entered the United States and has been physically present in the United States since January 1, 2012; is a person of good moral character; is not inadmissible or deportable on specified grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act; has not participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; has not been convicted of certain offenses under federal or state law; is 18 years or older and has earned a high school diploma, general education development certificate, or high school equivalency diploma in the United States, has been admitted to an institution of higher education, or has a valid work authorization; and has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal unless the alien has remained in the United States under color of law after such order's issuance or received the order before attaining the age of 18. An alien applying for relief under this bill shall: (1) register under the Military Selective Service Act if so required, (2) undergo a medical examination, (3) submit biometric and biographic data, and (4) complete security and law enforcement background checks. DHS shall under specified circumstances terminate or extend the conditional nonimmigrant status of an alien who is at least 18 years old. A conditional nonimmigrant may file an application to adjust his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence during a specified period. An alien who adjusts to permanent resident status may apply for naturalization upon compliance with all immigration law requirements.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
Mar 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Jul 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1615
Introduced in Senate
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.


  • March 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • July 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1615
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-1852: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityElementary and secondary educationForeign laborGovernment information and archivesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsUser charges and fees

To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1468| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2017
Recognizing America's Children Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional nonimmigrant for an initial five-year period the status of, an alien who: was younger than 16 years old when he or she initially entered the United States and has been physically present in the United States since January 1, 2012; is a person of good moral character; is not inadmissible or deportable on specified grounds under the Immigration and Nationality Act; has not participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; has not been convicted of certain offenses under federal or state law; is 18 years or older and has earned a high school diploma, general education development certificate, or high school equivalency diploma in the United States, has been admitted to an institution of higher education, or has a valid work authorization; and has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal unless the alien has remained in the United States under color of law after such order's issuance or received the order before attaining the age of 18. An alien applying for relief under this bill shall: (1) register under the Military Selective Service Act if so required, (2) undergo a medical examination, (3) submit biometric and biographic data, and (4) complete security and law enforcement background checks. DHS shall under specified circumstances terminate or extend the conditional nonimmigrant status of an alien who is at least 18 years old. A conditional nonimmigrant may file an application to adjust his or her status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence during a specified period. An alien who adjusts to permanent resident status may apply for naturalization upon compliance with all immigration law requirements.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.
Mar 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Mar 22, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Jul 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1615
Introduced in Senate
  • March 9, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, 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.


  • March 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.


  • March 22, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • July 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1615
    Introduced in Senate
Carlos Curbelo

Carlos Curbelo

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (35)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Scott Taylor (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Leonard Lance (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Patrick J. Tiberi (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Homeland Security Committee• Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-1852: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCitizenship and naturalizationCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Homeland SecurityElementary and secondary educationForeign laborGovernment information and archivesHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsUser charges and fees