What does Preamble of Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 do?

This bill proposes to amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The amendment aims to make a benefit available to certain long-term residents of the United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 do?

This bill is formally titled the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.

What does REGISTRY. of Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 do?

This section amends Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The section header of Section 249 is modified to read 'are long-term residents of the United States'. Subsection (a) of Section 249 is amended to state that individuals must have 'entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date'. The amendments made by this section will take effect 60 days after the enactment of this Act.

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Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain long-term residents to apply for immigration benefits.
It requires individuals seeking these benefits to demonstrate they have resided in the United States for at least seven years prior to their application.
The changes made by this bill will become effective 60 days after its enactment.

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