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End DED Act: No Federal Funds for Deferred Enforced Departure

This bill aims to terminate the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program, which allowed certain individuals to remain in the U.S. even if their home country could not safely receive them. If passed, no federal funds could be used to support this program, potentially impacting the residency status and work authorization of DED recipients.
Key points
The bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the DED program or any successor program, effectively ending it.
The DED program, which provided protection from removal and work authorization, previously lacked a statutory basis in Congressional acts.
Individuals currently under DED may lose their protection from deportation and work authorization, affecting their lives in the U.S.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4200
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End DED Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4200.

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 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the DED program or any successor program, effectively ending it.
  • The DED program, which provided protection from removal and work authorization, previously lacked a statutory basis in Congressional acts.
  • Individuals currently under DED may lose their protection from deportation and work authorization, affecting their lives in the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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