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Code · BILL · 117th Congress · H.R. 1177 (Introduced in House) — To provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern... · Sec. 1

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents

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This Act may be cited as the . U.S. Citizenship Act The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. Sec. 3. Terminology with respect to noncitizens. TITLE I—Earned path to citizenship and other reforms Subtitle A—Earned path to citizenship Sec. 1101. Lawful prospective immigrant status. Sec. 1102. Adjustment of status of lawful prospective immigrants. Sec. 1103. The Dream Act. Sec. 1104. The American Promise Act. Sec. 1105.
The Agricultural Workers Adjustment Act. Sec. 1106. General provisions relating to adjustment of status. Subtitle B—Other reforms Sec. 1201. V nonimmigrant visas. Sec. 1202. Expungement and sentencing. Sec. 1203. Petty offenses. Sec. 1204. Restoring fairness to adjudications. Sec. 1205. Judicial review. Sec. 1206. Modifications to naturalization provisions. Sec. 1207. Relief for long-term legal residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 1208. Government contracting and acquisition of real property interest.
Sec. 1209. Conforming amendments to the Social Security Act. TITLE II—Addressing the root causes of migration and responsibly managing the southern border Sec. 2001. Definitions. Subtitle A—Promoting the rule of law, security, and economic development in Central America Sec. 2101. United States Strategy for Engagement in Central America. Sec. 2102. Securing support of international donors and partners. Sec. 2103. Combating corruption, strengthening the rule of law, and consolidating democratic governance.
Sec. 2104. Combating criminal violence and improving citizen security. Sec. 2105. Combating sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence. Sec. 2106. Tackling extreme poverty and advancing economic development. Sec. 2107. Authorization of appropriations for United States Strategy for Engagement in Central America. Subtitle B—Addressing migration needs by strengthening regional humanitarian responses for refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere and strengthening repatriation initiatives Sec. 2201.
Expanding refugee and asylum processing in the Western Hemisphere. Sec. 2202. Further strengthening regional humanitarian responses in the Western Hemisphere. Sec. 2203. Information campaign on dangers of irregular migration. Sec. 2204. Identification, screening, and processing of refugees and other individuals eligible for lawful admission to the United States. Sec. 2205. Registration and intake. Sec. 2206. Central American Refugee Program. Sec. 2207. Central American Minors Program.
Sec. 2208. Central American Family Reunification Parole Program. Sec. 2209. Informational campaign; case status hotline. Subtitle C—Managing the border and protecting border communities Sec. 2301. Expediting legitimate trade and travel at ports of entry. Sec. 2302. Deploying smart technology at the southern border. Sec. 2303. Independent oversight on privacy rights. Sec. 2304. Training and continuing education. Sec. 2305. GAO study of waiver of environmental and other laws. Sec. 2306.
Establishment of Border Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Sec. 2307. Rescue beacons. Sec. 2308. Use of force. Sec. 2309. Office of Professional Responsibility. Subtitle D—Improving border infrastructure for families and children; cracking down on criminal organizations Sec. 2401. Humanitarian and medical standards for individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody. Sec. 2402. Child welfare at the border. Sec. 2403. Office of Inspector General oversight. Sec. 2404.
Enhanced investigation and prosecution of human smuggling networks and trafficking organizations. Sec. 2405. Enhanced penalties for organized smuggling schemes. Sec. 2406. Expanding financial sanctions on narcotics trafficking and money laundering. Sec. 2407. Support for transnational anti-gang task forces for countering criminal gangs. Sec. 2408. Hindering immigration, border, and customs controls. TITLE III—Reform of the immigrant visa system Subtitle A—Promoting family reunification Sec. 3101.
Recapture of immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delay. Sec. 3102. Reclassification of spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as immediate relatives. Sec. 3103. Adjustment of family-sponsored per-country limits. Sec. 3104. Promoting family unity. Sec. 3105. Relief for orphans, widows, and widowers. Sec. 3106. Exemption from immigrant visa limit for certain veterans who are natives of the Philippines. Sec. 3107. Fiancée or fiancé child status protection. Sec. 3108.
Retention of priority dates. Sec. 3109. Inclusion of permanent partners. Sec. 3110. Definition of child. Sec. 3111. Termination of conditional permanent resident status for certain noncitizen permanent partners and sons and daughters upon finding qualifying permanent partnership improper. Sec. 3112. Nationality at birth. Subtitle B—National origin-Based antidiscrimination for nonimmigrants Sec. 3201. Expansion of nondiscrimination provision. Sec. 3202. Transfer and limitations on authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of noncitizens.
Subtitle C—Diversity immigrants Sec. 3301. Increasing diversity visas. Subtitle D—Reforming employment-Based immigration Sec. 3401. Doctoral STEM graduates from accredited United States universities. Sec. 3402. Addressing visa backlogs. Sec. 3403. Eliminating employment-based per country levels. Sec. 3404. Increased immigrant visas for other workers. Sec. 3405. Flexible adjustments to employment-based immigrant visa program. Sec. 3406. Regional Economic Development Immigrant Visa Pilot Program.
Sec. 3407. Wage-based consideration of temporary workers. Sec. 3408. Clarifying dual intent for postsecondary students. Sec. 3409. H–4 visa reform. Sec. 3410. Extensions related to pending petitions. Subtitle E—Promoting immigrant and refugee integration Sec. 3501. Definition of Foundation. Sec. 3502. United States Citizenship and Integration Foundation. Sec. 3503. Pilot program to promote immigrant integration at State and local levels. Sec. 3504. English as a Gateway to Integration grant program.
Sec. 3505. Workforce Development and Shared Prosperity grant program. Sec. 3506. Existing citizenship education grants. Sec. 3507. Grant program to assist eligible applicants. Sec. 3508. Study on factors affecting employment opportunities for immigrants and refugees with professional credentials obtained in foreign countries. Sec. 3509. In-State tuition rates for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants. Sec. 3510. Waiver of English requirement for senior new Americans.
Sec. 3511. Naturalization for certain United States high school graduates. Sec. 3512. Naturalization ceremonies. Sec. 3513. National citizenship promotion program. Sec. 3514. Authorization of appropriations for Foundation and pilot program. TITLE IV—Immigration courts, family values, and vulnerable individuals Subtitle A—Promoting efficient processing of asylum seekers, addressing immigration court backlogs, and efficiently repatriating migrants ordered removed Sec. 4101. Expanding alternatives to detention.
Sec. 4102. Eliminating immigration court backlogs. Sec. 4103. Improved training for immigration judges and members of the Board of Immigration Appeals. Sec. 4104. New technology to improve court efficiency. Sec. 4105. Court appearance compliance and legal orientation. Sec. 4106. Improving court efficiency and reducing costs by increasing access to legal information. Sec. 4107. Facilitating safe and efficient repatriation. Subtitle B—Protecting family values and monitoring and caring for unaccompanied noncitizen children after arrival Sec. 4201.
Definition of local educational agency. Sec. 4202. Responsibility of sponsor for immigration court compliance and child well-being. Sec. 4203. Funding to school districts for unaccompanied noncitizen children. Sec. 4204. School enrollment. Subtitle C—Admission and Protection of Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Other Vulnerable Individuals Sec. 4301. Elimination of time limits on asylum applications. Sec. 4302. Increasing annual numerical limitation on U visas. Sec. 4303. Employment authorization for asylum seekers and other individuals.
Sec. 4304. Enhanced protection for individuals seeking T visas, U visas, and protection under VAWA. Sec. 4305. Alternatives to detention. Sec. 4306. Notification of proceedings. Sec. 4307. Conversion of certain petitions. Sec. 4308. Improvements to application process for Afghan special immigrant visas. Sec. 4309. Special immigrant status for certain surviving spouses and children. Sec. 4310. Special immigrant status for certain Syrians who worked for the United States Government in Syria.
Sec. 4311. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE V—Employment authorization and protecting workers from exploitation Sec. 5101. Commission on Employment Authorization. Sec. 5102. Power Act. Sec. 5103. Additional civil penalty. Sec. 5104. Continued application of workforce and labor protection remedies. Sec. 5105. Prohibition on discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Sec. 5106. Fairness for farmworkers. Sec. 5107. Protections for migrant and seasonal laborers.
Sec. 5108. Directive to the United States Sentencing Commission. Sec. 5109. Labor Law Enforcement Fund.
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