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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Judy Chu

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.6% (552 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001080

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (36)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-02-20

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-20

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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Affected Industries

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Immigration Restriction

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Subjects

Immigration

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