Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4184
115th Congress(2017-2018)
ESPERER Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 31, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 31, 2017
Latest Action
Nov 17, 2017
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
4184
Congress
115
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
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Extending Status Protection for Eligible Refugees with Established Residency Act of 2017 or the ESPERER Act of 2017

This bill permits a qualifying national of Haiti, Nicaragua, El Salvador, or Honduras who is in temporary protected status (TPS) to apply for adjustment to lawful permanent resident status before January 1, 2021. TPS designation permits eligible nationals of designated countries affected by armed conflict or natural disasters to temporarily reside and work in the United States.

The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who has adjusted to lawful permanent resident status may also adjust to such status subject to certain conditions.

An alien subject to a final order of removal may seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application for status adjustment.

Text (1)
October 31, 2017
Actions (3)
11/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
10/31/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/31/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:21 PM