HR 2029
American Dream Employment Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the American Dream Employment Act of 2021, aims to ensure that individuals receiving certain forms of immigration protection – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), deferred enforced departure, and temporary protected status – are treated the same as U.S. citizens when considering their eligibility to work as officers or employees of Congress. It clarifies that these individuals, who are authorized to work in the United States, should be evaluated under the same citizenship requirements for these positions. This legislation seeks to remove a potential barrier to employment within Congress for a specific group of immigrants.
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Primary sponsor
Ann Kirkpatrick
Cosponsors
Alan S. Lowenthal
Alcee L. Hastings
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