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SB2606: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

: Alex Padilla (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jul 27, 2023
Immigration
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section.

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This bill would amend immigration law to expand certain benefits under section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to long-term residents of the United States. Section 249 allows the government to adjust the immigration status of certain foreign-born people who have lived in the US for extended periods. The bill has been introduced in the Senate with multiple Democratic sponsors. The specific residents who would gain access to these benefits are not detailed in the available information. Currently, the bill is in the early stage after introduction and awaits review.

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