Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026 aims to protect certain Vietnamese nationals who have lived continuously in the United States since before July 12, 1995, and have a final order of removal. It prevents their removal from the U.S. starting on the bill’s enactment date, with a limited exception for those deemed a direct threat to U.S. security or subject to extradition. The bill also mandates that the Department of Homeland Security authorize these individuals for employment and provides a process for them to seek to reopen their removal proceedings. Finally, it establishes a legal avenue for those harmed by violations of the Act to seek court action.
Key provisions
- Prevents removal of Vietnamese nationals who entered before July 12, 1995, and have resided continuously.
- Authorizes employment authorization for covered Vietnamese nationals.
- Requires the Department of Homeland Security to notify affected individuals of the Act’s provisions.
- Provides a process for Vietnamese nationals with removal orders to reopen those proceedings.
- Allows individuals harmed by violations of the Act to sue in federal court.
Who is affected
- Vietnamese nationals
- Individuals with final removal orders
- Department of Homeland Security
- Immigrants
- Legal professionals
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exception for individuals deemed a threat to U.S. security.
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