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To provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.

USA115th CongressHR-496| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2017
Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (31)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Fred Upton (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3) continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act; and (7) does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or a threat to public safety. The bill: (1) provides for confidentiality of application information, with certain national security and law enforcement exceptions; and (2) sets forth the criteria under which DHS may rescind protected presence. An alien granted protected presence is not considered to be unlawfully present in the United States during such period. An alien must be at least 15 years old, unless in removal proceedings, to apply for protected presence. DHS may provide for an application fee and for fee exemptions. DHS may not: (1) remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for protected presence while the alien's application is pending, or (2) refer individuals whose cases have been deferred pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) or who have been granted protected presence to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A DACA alien is deemed to have protected presence through the expiration date of his or her deferred action status.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-128
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sep 5, 2017
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
  • January 12, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-128
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • September 5, 2017
    Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-128: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-127: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-2464: A bill to improve border security and to provide conditional provision residence to certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children.
  • S 115-2192: A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsForeign laborImmigration status and procedures

To provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.

USA115th CongressHR-496| House 
| Updated: 9/5/2017
Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy Act or the BRIDGE Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) shall grant a three-year provisional protected presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization. An alien is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3) continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act; and (7) does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or a threat to public safety. The bill: (1) provides for confidentiality of application information, with certain national security and law enforcement exceptions; and (2) sets forth the criteria under which DHS may rescind protected presence. An alien granted protected presence is not considered to be unlawfully present in the United States during such period. An alien must be at least 15 years old, unless in removal proceedings, to apply for protected presence. DHS may provide for an application fee and for fee exemptions. DHS may not: (1) remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for protected presence while the alien's application is pending, or (2) refer individuals whose cases have been deferred pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) or who have been granted protected presence to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A DACA alien is deemed to have protected presence through the expiration date of his or her deferred action status.
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Timeline
Jan 12, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-128
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Sep 5, 2017
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
  • January 12, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-128
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.


  • September 5, 2017
    Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0004.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (31)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)John J. Faso (Republican)Michael E. Capuano (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Frank A. LoBiondo (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Justin Amash (Libertarian)Fred Upton (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 115-128: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-127: A bill to provide provisional protected presence to qualified individuals who came to the United States as children.
  • S 115-2464: A bill to improve border security and to provide conditional provision residence to certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children.
  • S 115-2192: A bill to strengthen border security, increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBorder security and unlawful immigrationDepartment of Homeland SecurityDetention of personsForeign laborImmigration status and procedures