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S.3542: BRIDGE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization.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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7034)
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| Dec. 9, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |