Rosen Calls on Senate to Take Action on Immigration, Pass the Dream Act

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Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement, in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, calling for the Senate to take up and pass the legislation that would establish a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status.

"I'm glad to see the House has passed the Dream and Promise Act, bringing us one step closer to giving Dreamers, TPS recipients, and DED recipients a pathway to citizenship," said Senator Rosen. "As a granddaughter of immigrants, I know all too well that the stories of our nation's immigrants are examples of what is possible in our great nation. To all the advocates, organizers, and Dreamers, this win is as much yours as it is the House's. It is time for the Senate to take action and bring the Dream and Promise Act to the floor for a vote. I urge the Senate majority to do what is right to and allow Dreamers to stay in the only place they've ever called home."

BACKGROUND: In March, Senator Rosen co-sponsored the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act, which would allow qualified Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients to apply for legal permanent residency.

Last Congress, then-Congresswoman Rosen was an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan United and Securing America (USA) Act and the bipartisan DREAM Act, both of which would provide a path to legal permanent residency and eventual citizenship for Dreamers. Nevada is home to an estimated 13,000 DACA recipients.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is still accepting DACA renewal applications. Right now, DACA recipients who are eligible to apply for renewal can submit their DACA applications, and are encouraged to do so immediately. USCIS recommends 90 to 120 days to process renewal applications. Applicants are encouraged to visit USCIS' website here to apply. Senator Rosen encourages those who are having issues with paperwork to contact her Nevada offices for assistance.

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