The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.
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Overview
This Senate Joint Resolution urges Congress to support the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, also known as Registry bills. The resolution highlights California’s large immigrant population and their significant economic contributions to the state. It argues that updating immigration law and providing a pathway to citizenship would benefit both California and the nation as a whole, aligning with the state’s values and addressing a broken immigration system.
Key provisions
- Urges Congress to support the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 (Registry bills).
- Recognizes California’s high number of immigrants.
- Highlights the economic contributions of undocumented immigrants to California.
- States that providing citizenship boosts the economy and increases the job market.
- Notes that approximately 8 million undocumented people could benefit from the Registry bills.
- Reflects the strong public opinion in California (80%) supporting a pathway to citizenship.
Who is affected
- Undocumented immigrants in California
- California residents
- Congress
- Immigrant communities
- The United States
Notable changes
- The resolution calls for updating federal immigration law.
- It specifically advocates for the passage of the Registry bills, which would allow long-term undocumented residents to apply for legal permanent residency.
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