Thread: H.R.496 - BRIDGE Act

H.R.496 - BRIDGE Act
115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Sponsor:	Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] (Introduced 01/12/2017)
Committees:	House - Judiciary
Latest Action:	02/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (01/12/2017)

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presence to a qualifying alien, (2) may not remove the alien from the United States unless such protected presence is rescinded, and (3) shall provide such alien with employment authorization.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 is eligible for such protected presence and employment authorization if the alien: (1) was born after June 15, 1981; (2) entered the United States before attaining 16 years of age; (3) continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007; (4) was physically but unlawfully present in the United States on June 15; (5) on the date the alien files an application the alien is present in the United States, is enrolled in school or in an education program assisting students in obtaining a high school diploma, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or a general educational development certificate, or is an honorably discharged U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces veteran; (6) has not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act; and (7) does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or a threat to public safety.

The bill: (1) provides for confidentiality of application information, with certain national security and law enforcement exceptions; and (2) sets forth the criteria under which DHS may rescind protected presence.

An alien granted protected presence is not considered to be unlawfully present in the United States during such period.

An alien must be at least 15 years old, unless in removal proceedings, to apply for protected presence.

DHS may provide for an application fee and for fee exemptions.

DHS may not: (1) remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for protected presence while the alien's application is pending, or (2) refer individuals whose cases have been deferred pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) or who have been granted protected presence to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

A DACA alien is deemed to have protected presence through the expiration date of his or her deferred action status.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-...7%22%5D%7D&r=9

GOP congressman says he can get the votes to save DACA

NO BRIDGE ACT!!!

LET THEM GROW THEIR OWN ECONOMY ON THEIR SOIL

They only "bridge" they need is one-way ticket south and back over the border.

Exactly. Just enforce the law and get these pests out of here.

H.R.496 - BRIDGE Act 115th Congress (2017-2018)

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Sponsor:	Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] (Introduced 01/12/2017)
Committees:	House - Judiciary
Latest Action:	09/05/2017 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Coffman. Petition No: 115-4. (All Actions)
Notes:	On 9/5/2017, a motion was filed to discharge the Committee on the Judiciary from the consideration of H.R. 496. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 115-4: text with signatures.)

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-...house-bill/496

Sep. 6th, 2017 URGENT ACTION

House to begin voting today on immigration amendments to spending bill -- Tell them where you stand! The House will begin consideration of H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, including the consideration of more than 100 amendments to the bill. H.R. 3354 is a minibus spending bill that would provide funding for the Departments of Homeland Security, State, Agriculture, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, among others. Several Members of Congress have offered immigration amendments that impact issues ranging from E-Verify to immigration enforcement. Below is a list of amendments that could receive floor votes as soon as today divided into two groups -- those that would strengthen interior enforcement and protect American workers and those that would weaken interior enforcement. Please call your U.S. Representative and urge him/her to support or oppose these amendments. Capitol Switchboard -- (202) 224-3121 When speaking with the staffer: 1) Identify yourself as a constituent 2) Mention the bill # -- H.R. 3354 3) Say that you want them to vote YES on: Steve King #47 to Agriculture section -- requires E-Verify for all agency new hires Jason Smith #58 to Transportation & HUD section -- Prevents funds from going to sanctuary jurisdictions Steve King #113 to DHS section -- requires E-Verify for all agency new hires Steve King #84 to State section -- requires E-Verify for all agency new hires 4) Say that you want them to vote NO on: Pramila Jayapal #108 to DHS section -- Reduces funding for ICE enforcement Lou Correa #48 to DHS section -- Reduces funding for ICE enforcement Lucille Roybal-Allard #1 to DHS section -- Reduces funding for ICE enforcement Lou Correa #47 to DHS section -- Reduces funding for ICE enforcement Norma Torres #18 to DHS section -- Prevents DHS from transferring funds to ICE enforcement Joaquin Castro #13 to DHS section -- Prevents DHS from using privatized immigration detention facilities Pramila Jayapal #62 to DHS section -- Prevents funding for expanding or building new detention facilities

Here Are 4 Options Congress Could Take On DACA

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NEW Cosponsors

Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3]	09/07/2017
Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]	09/07/2017
Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]	09/07/2017
Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]	09/07/2017

Oh no, did they use the word alien? I wonder if they offered amnesty to all illegal aliens they would be happy or turn it down?
As my mother inlaw used to say: "they wouldn't be happy if you hung them with a gold cord"