118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5471Honor Our Commitment Act of 2023

To halt removal of certain nationals of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced Sep 14, 2023
Last action Sep 14, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Sep 14, 2023
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Referred
Sep 14, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits the detention or removal of a national of Vietnam who entered the United States on or before July 12, 1995, has continuously resided in the United States since entry, and is subject to a final order of removal (i.e., covered individual). This prohibition does not apply to an individual who (1) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined is directly responsible for harming the security of the United States, or (2) is subject to extradition. Under the bill, a covered individual shall receive work authorization.  The bill directs DHS to provide notice of the bill’s provisions to covered individuals. The notice shall include information explaining the requireme...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.