To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
On March 18, 2021, two immigration-related bills passed in the
House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bills are
briefly summarized below:
The American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6) passed the House
228-197, with 9 Republicans joining Democrats in voting in favor.
The legislation includes provisions to create a pathway to
legalization for an estimated 2.5 million Dreamers who
came to the United States as children, granting conditional
permanent residence for 10 years, granting full permanent resident
status subject to certain requirements, and canceling removal
proceedings for eligible people.
Biden protects Venezuelans from deportation, but Florida leaders differ over permanent residency orlandosentinel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from orlandosentinel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
On March 18, 2021, the House passed two bills designed to create paths to legalization for certain groups of immigrants. Both the Dream and Promise Act of 2021 and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act have been sent to the Senate.
American Dream and Promise Act
Legislation that will create a route for legalization for Dreamers (residents who were brought to the United States as children) has passed the House. The legislation received bipartisan support, although a closer battle can be expected in the Senate. The bill passed 228-197, with nine Republicans joining the Democrats.
The bill’s sponsor said that this legislation will bring relief to 2.5 million undocumented immigrants. The legislation covers all the undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S at the age of 18 years or younger. This legislation also includes immigrants who have protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It would also provide a path to legal s
The Labor Conundrum: A Look Back – Produce Blue Book producebluebook.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from producebluebook.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
It’s a fast policy start for dairy in 2021
Policymaking in Washington, D.C., often occurs at a snail’s pace. This holds especially true early in the year when new staff are being hired, alliances are being formed, and lawmakers are testing the political winds. This year is proving to be an exception, with significant implications for dairy.
The momentum was already under way last December when Congress enacted a major coronavirus relief package that included key National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) priorities, such as the Dairy Donation Program that USDA is in the process of developing. Following that late year momentum, the Biden administration and the 117th Congress are advancing ambitious plans to stimulate the U.S. recovery from the once-in-a-lifetime COVID-19 pandemic. This robust agenda encompasses key dairy priorities, including agricultural labor reform, climate change, child nutrition, and trade.