Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations Act READI Act
Impact
If enacted, HB3632 would significantly alter the use of military resources by strictly regulating the eligibility of individuals who can be housed there. The bill's proponents argue that the proposed regulations are necessary to uphold national security and maintain the integrity of military installations. By preventing the housing of unauthorized immigrants, the bill seeks to ensure that military facilities remain focused on their primary functions and serve only eligible populations.
Summary
House Bill 3632, titled the 'Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations Act' (READI Act), aims to prohibit the housing of individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States at military installations. The bill specifically disallows any military base from serving as accommodation for aliens who do not have a lawful immigration status or are currently undergoing removal processes. This legislative measure was introduced to address concerns regarding the management of military facilities in relation to immigration issues.
Contention
The bill, however, has stirred debate among legislators and advocacy groups alike. Critics argue that the measure could lead to inhumane treatment of individuals undergoing immigration procedures, instead of offering them temporary safe housing. There are concerns about the bill's implications on humanitarian aid and military obligations towards all individuals, regardless of their immigration status. Opponents fear that such a prohibition could further complicate and exacerbate the existing immigration crises, overshadowing the potential benefits of providing support to vulnerable populations.
American Dream and Promise Act of 2023 This bill provides certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) with a path to receive permanent resident status and contains other immigration-related provisions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) shall provide conditional permanent resident status for 10 years to a qualifying individual who entered the United States as a minor and (1) is deportable or inadmissible, (2) has deferred enforced departure (DED) status or temporary protected status (TPS), or (3) is the child of certain classes of nonimmigrants. The bill imposes various qualifying requirements, such as the individual being continuously physically present in the United States since January 1, 2021, passing a background check, and being enrolled in or having completed certain educational programs. DHS shall remove the conditions placed on permanent resident status granted under this bill if the alien applies and meets certain requirements, such as completing certain programs at an educational institution, serving in the military, or being employed. Furthermore, DHS and DOJ shall provide lawful permanent resident status to certain individuals who had TPS, were eligible for TPS, or were eligible for DED status on certain dates. Such individuals must meet certain requirements and apply for such status within three years of this bill's enactment. DHS may not use information from applications filed under this bill or for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status for immigration enforcement purposes. This bill also repeals a restriction that bars a state from providing higher education benefits to undocumented individuals unless those benefits are available to all U.S. nationals without regard to residency in the state.