Bills · HR 4696
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4696Immigration
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would create a pathway to legal status for a large population of long-term residents who are currently living in the shadows. By updating an eligibility date that has been fixed for decades, it acknowledges the reality that many individuals have become deeply integrated into American society, contributing to the economy and communities, despite their undocumented status.
If this bill becomes law, it could provide stability for millions, allowing them to work legally, travel, and live without fear of deportation. If it doesn't pass, these individuals will continue to live with uncertainty, and the existing immigration law will remain largely unchanged, offering no specific relief for those who arrived after the 1972 cutoff date.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the eligibility requirement for 'registry' from a fixed entry date of January 1, 1972, to a rolling date of 'at least 7 years before the application date.'
This significantly expands the number of long-term residents who could be eligible to apply for lawful permanent resident (green card) status.
PROVISION 02
Amends the section header of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect that the provision applies to 'long-term residents of the United States.'
This clarifies the updated intent of the law to benefit a broader group of people who have established deep ties to the U.S.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in House
JUL 23
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4696
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House BillHR 4696Immigration
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
59
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