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Destigmatizing in Immigration Act

USA117th CongressHR-1614| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues. Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes. An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States. Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports

Destigmatizing in Immigration Act

USA117th CongressHR-1614| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues. Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes. An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States. Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes. Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesImmigration status and proceduresVisas and passports