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BillHR 5333 · 119

9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

Introduced
Sep 11, 2025
Cosponsors
20
Traction
0
Last Action
Sep 11, 2025

Bill Summary

Grants legal status to undocumented immigrants who worked in recovery efforts after the 9/11 attacks. Allows them to apply for permanent residence and eventually citizenship.

Sponsored By

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 11, 2025
  2. Sep 11, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects undocumented immigrants who worked in 9/11 recovery efforts, providing them a pathway to legal status, permanent residence, and citizenship. It specifically impacts those who assisted in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, potentially stabilizing their immigration status and changing their lives.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
21backers
  • Democratic21
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (20)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last UpdatedSep 11, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.