Dignity Act - 2023

hDreamer1988 · hDreamer1988

https://thehill.com/latino/4017262-h...ignity-status/

Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) introduces the Dignity Act again but this democratic co-sponsor and bipartisan support. Overall it is not bad considering it is from a GOP-controlled house.

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Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) see their legislation as having a better chance for success that the hardline GOP bill, charging undocumented workers a “1.5 percent dignity levy” in taxes and other fees that will pay for both border security and job training for American citizens.

For those already in the U.S. with no criminal record, the legislation would allow undocumented workers to enter with “dignity status,” allowing them to work anywhere and travel abroad freely. They must pay $700 in fees a year for seven years — just under $5,000 dollars — while under the status. Meanwhile, their payroll taxes will drop from 7 percent to 1.5, as they will not be charged for contributing to U.S. government programs for which they are not eligible. She noted those under dignity status will be responsible for paying for their own health care.

The billions raised though the dignity status fees will go towards funding border security. The 1.5 percent tax will fund the worker training.

Getting on the path to citizenship would kick off another five-year process for those with dignity status, one that takes five years and requires another $5,000. But it comes with a major snag — no one would have citizenship granted through the program unless the Government Accountability Office determines the border has remained secure for a year.

For those seeking asylum at the border, the bill would establish humanitarian campuses, where migrants would be housed while they await a determination in their case — something the bill mandates must take place within 60 days rather than the years-long process many await in immigration court currently.

The bill appears to include a longstanding priority for immigrant advocates, as Escobar said they are “working to ensure legal representation” to all those at the centers.

frbc13 · frbc13

Awaiting known comment from a certain user.....

cooltalker · cooltalker

Dead at arrival

Copper · Copper

With Biden at the White House and McCarthy as a speaker, there is absolutely zero chance of getting any type of immigration relief.

beingoflight · beingoflight

this would pass flawlessly under Trump and Dream Act attached.

support Trump, denounce DeSantis.

Outsider626 · Outsider626

here is the caviar: But it comes with a major snag — no one would have citizenship granted through the program unless the Government Accountability Office determines the border has remained secure for a year.

So DOA.

FLDreamerrr · FLDreamerrr

Not terrible bill

dtrt09 · dtrt09

Who pays only 7% in payroll taxes???
DOA because it makes no sense and also notifies those in any HR or financial role at your employment of your status which may lead to discrimination.

2Face · 2Face

An incredible compromise is there to be had....if there is sincere willingness on everyone's part. Congress ought to pass something this year. There needs to be heavy negotiations behind the curtains to pass what will be a bill of historic proportions. This is the time for the Gang of 8 to shine. Celebrations will ensue downtown but only after the hard work is done...We have to resist and fight the true enemy of dreamer legalization, UWD and accompanying big money immigrant organizations.

hDreamer1988 · hDreamer1988

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here is the caviar: But it comes with a major snag — no one would have citizenship granted through the program unless the Government Accountability Office determines the border has remained secure for a year.

I saw that as well but I don't see that as a big issue at this point. This is something that can help the entire undocumented population in the US and not just daca or Dreamers. Dems might complain about it but if something like this passes the House, I think the Senate will take it up and pass it. The hurdle is getting it pass the right wing house..

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