S2606 removes the 1972 cutoff for green card eligibility, allowing noncitizens with 7 years of U.S. residence to apply. Affects long-term residents seeking legal status.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: S2606 primarily affects noncitizens who have lived in the U.S. for at least seven years and meet certain moral and security criteria. It also impacts their families and communities.
Why this matters: S2606 is significant because it addresses the outdated immigration registry provision, potentially allowing millions of long-term residents to gain legal status. This change can stabilize families, improve economic conditions, and enhance community safety. By aligning the law with current realities, the bill seeks to integrate long-term residents more fully into American society.
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Officially: Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
S2606 removes the 1972 cutoff for green card eligibility, allowing noncitizens with 7 years of U.S. residence to apply. Affects long-term residents seeking legal status.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S2606. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Senate Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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