Bills · S 2468
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2468Immigration
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
INTRO JUL 28· LAST ACTION JUL 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could fundamentally change the legal status of millions of long-term residents in the United States. If passed, it would offer a pathway to legal residency for many individuals who have established lives, families, and jobs in the U.S. over several years, but currently live with the uncertainty of undocumented status. This could lead to greater economic stability for these individuals and their families, as well as broader social integration.
Without this bill, the existing registry provision remains largely ineffective due to its outdated cutoff date. The bill addresses the current reality of a large undocumented population with deep roots in the U.S., offering a potential solution to their status. If it doesn't become law, these long-term residents would continue to live without a straightforward legal pathway, perpetuating their precarious situation and the challenges associated with an undocumented workforce.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the eligibility requirements for registry.
This is the core action of the bill, directly modifying a foundational immigration pathway.
PROVISION 02
Removes the fixed entry dates (like July 1, 1924, or January 1, 1972) for registry eligibility.
This eliminates the outdated criteria that currently make the registry provision largely inaccessible.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a new, rolling eligibility requirement: applicants must have entered the U.S. at least 7 years before their application date.
This provision dramatically expands the pool of individuals who could qualify for a green card, making the registry a current and viable pathway.
PROVISION 04
The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
This sets a clear timeframe for when the new eligibility rules would begin to apply.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
111
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 28
Introduced in Senate
JUL 28
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4776)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2468
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 28, 2025
Last actionJul 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025
Senate BillS 2468Immigration
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
14
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