DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 aims to reform immigration policies by addressing border security, providing pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants, and enhancing criminal enforcement. It proposes increased pay for border patrol agents, a deferred removal program called the Dignity Program, and a mandatory electronic employment eligibility verification system. The bill also includes provisions related to asylum reform, visa availability, and addressing backlogs in immigration processing, while increasing penalties for re-entry of previously deported individuals. It establishes a new fund to support immigration infrastructure and debt reduction.
Key provisions
- Increases minimum pay rates for U.S. Border Patrol agents.
- Establishes the Dignity Program, offering deferred removal status to eligible undocumented immigrants who meet certain requirements.
- Creates a pathway to lawful permanent resident status for qualified undocumented immigrants, including those with DACA status.
- Mandates a nationwide electronic employment eligibility verification system (E-Verify).
- Increases per-country caps for family-sponsored and employment-based visas.
- Expands access to humanitarian campuses for asylum seekers.
- Addresses visa backlogs and reduces processing times for legal immigrants.
- Establishes a fund to support immigration infrastructure and debt reduction.
Who is affected
- Undocumented immigrants
- U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers
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