HR7608Referred to Committee

Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-20
Introduced
36
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Judy Chu
Judy Chu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.6% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (36)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-20

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would provide relief from deportation for certain Southeast Asian immigrants who have lived in the United States for extended periods, likely addressing cases where people from countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos face removal despite long-term residence and community ties. The measure would affect immigrants with criminal records or other deportation grounds who currently have limited legal options to stay in the country. It aims to balance immigration enforcement with humanitarian concerns for people who have established lives and families in America.

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