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Plan to Overhaul US Immigration System: Roadmap to Freedom

This document proposes comprehensive changes to the US immigration system to make it fairer and more humane. It aims to make it easier for families to stay together, better protect immigrants' rights, and streamline processes currently causing delays and hardship. The goal is a system that better serves the needs of citizens and communities.
Key points
Making it easier for immigrants to become citizens and for families to reunite.
Changing how immigration laws are enforced, shifting from detention and deportation to civil consequences and fair processes.
Ending the use of private detention centers and investing in community support programs instead.
Improving border policies to be more humane and respect the rights of border communities.
Ensuring immigrants have access to legal help, safe working conditions, healthcare, and other essential services.
Making immigration agencies faster, fairer, and more accountable.
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Print number: 117_HRES_64
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_64.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Making it easier for immigrants to become citizens and for families to reunite.
  • Changing how immigration laws are enforced, shifting from detention and deportation to civil consequences and fair processes.
  • Ending the use of private detention centers and investing in community support programs instead.
  • Improving border policies to be more humane and respect the rights of border communities.
  • Ensuring immigrants have access to legal help, safe working conditions, healthcare, and other essential services.
  • Making immigration agencies faster, fairer, and more accountable.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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