Introduction

This page gathers information on multiple Legalization proposals currently up for consideration before our Federal elected officials. It is intended to provide up-to-date information on the language and status of several proposals, as well as background studies and analyses from respected third-party sources. Below you will find find links to each of the major proposals currently before Congress, each link gathering a variety of resources relating to each proposal.

Current Legalization Proposals

SOLVE Act

A 2004 comprehensive immigration reform bill that addresses earned adjustment, temporay workers, and homeland security.

Immigration Reform Act of 2004

A 2004 bill addressing earned adjustment, temporary workers, and homeland security, proposed in response to the Bush proposal.

"Fair and Secure Immigration Reform"

President Bush's 2004 policy address laying out the administration's goals and principles guiding its stance on immigration.

DREAM Act

A 2003 bill that seeks to help long-term immigrant students adjust their status and gain access to higher education.

USA Family Act

A 2003 proposal to grant earned legalization to undocumented immimgrants.

Earned Legalization and Family Unity Act of 2003

A 2003 proposal addressing earned legalization, higher education for immigrants, and family sponsored immigration.

Immigration Adjustment Act of 2003

2003 proposal to "adjust the status of certain aliens with longstanding ties to the United States to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence."