Prohibits using application information for immigration enforcement or referring applicants to ICE/CBP based on that information, so less immigration enforcement against these workers.
The Secretary may not disclose or use information (including information provided during administrative or judicial review) provided in applications filed under this Act for the purpose of immigration enforcement.
Creates a pathway for certain 9/11 rescue and cleanup workers (including undocumented aliens) to adjust to lawful permanent resident status, with work authorization during pendency, fee waivers, and no visa offset, so greater ability for these individuals to remain in the US.
the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Attorney General shall adjust the status of any individual described in subsection (b) to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
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Stage: Committee · step 2 of 6
Last action
2025-09-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a special adjustment of status for undocumented 9/11 responders (expands legal recognition/stay for immigrants) and includes strong confidentiality provisions that bar use of application data for immigration enforcement or referrals to ICE (restricts immigration enforcement). No provisions address firearms, transgender issues, or abortion.