H.R. 5131 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
American Dream Act
H.R. 5131 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Lincoln Diaz-Balart with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
American Dream Act - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such state residence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. (May 24, 2006)
Other Immigration bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 4501: Passport Services Enhancement Act of 2005
- H.R. 6061: Secure Fence Act of 2006
- H.R. 1285: Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 3821: Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry…
- H.R. 4997: Physicians for Underserved Areas Act
- H.R. 98: Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 342: To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected…
- S. 359: Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2005
- H.R. 557: State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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