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H.R.5700: 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 22, 2021
Bill Summary
9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act This bill provides lawful permanent resident status to qualifying aliens who performed rescue, debris cleanup, or related services following the September 11, 2001, attacks. This bill shall apply to an alien who (1) performed a certain number of hours of such services in New York, New York, after the attack; (2) was exposed to debris from the former World Trade Center and airborne toxins while performing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Oct. 22, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Oct. 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) |