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Honor Our Commitment Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7053| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Honor Our Commitment Act of 2020 This bill temporarily defers the removals of qualified Vietnamese nationals from the United States and contains other related provisions. A national of Vietnam shall qualify for deferral if that individual (1) has been ordered removed to Vietnam before this bill's enactment, and (2) resided in the United States on or before July 12, 1995. An otherwise qualifying alien shall not receive deferral if (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the alien's removal is necessary because the alien is directly responsible for specific and significant harm to national security, or (2) the alien is subject to extradition. The deferral period shall be for 24 months starting from this bill's enactment. An alien receiving deferral under this bill shall receive work authorization and shall not be detained based on the alien's immigration status. DHS shall notify each Vietnamese national with a final order of removal about the provisions of this bill.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

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Honor Our Commitment Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7053| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2020
Honor Our Commitment Act of 2020 This bill temporarily defers the removals of qualified Vietnamese nationals from the United States and contains other related provisions. A national of Vietnam shall qualify for deferral if that individual (1) has been ordered removed to Vietnam before this bill's enactment, and (2) resided in the United States on or before July 12, 1995. An otherwise qualifying alien shall not receive deferral if (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines that the alien's removal is necessary because the alien is directly responsible for specific and significant harm to national security, or (2) the alien is subject to extradition. The deferral period shall be for 24 months starting from this bill's enactment. An alien receiving deferral under this bill shall receive work authorization and shall not be detained based on the alien's immigration status. DHS shall notify each Vietnamese national with a final order of removal about the provisions of this bill.
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Timeline
May 28, 2020
Introduced in House
May 28, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 28, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAsiaDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign laborGovernment information and archivesImmigration status and proceduresJudicial review and appealsVietnam