Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1614
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Destigmatizing in Immigration Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 8, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 8, 2021
Latest Action
May 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1614
Congress
117
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Destigmatizing in Immigration Act

This bill removes various immigration-related penalties pertaining to marijuana and addresses related issues.

Specifically, offenses involving marijuana use, possession, or distribution shall not be grounds for (1) barring an alien from admission into the United States, (2) removing an alien from the United States, or (3) finding that an alien lacks good moral character for immigration purposes.

An alien who was previously barred or deported due to such marijuana-related offenses shall be readmitted into the United States.

Under this bill, the distribution of marijuana shall not constitute an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a statutory provision stating that habitual drunkards lack good moral character for immigration purposes.

Text (1)
March 8, 2021
Actions (3)
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
03/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:26 PM