Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026
The Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026 prevents the government from detaining or deporting specific Vietnamese nationals who entered the United States on or before July 12, 1995, and have lived there continuously. This protection applies to individuals with existing deportation orders, though it does not cover those who pose a security threat or face extradition. The Department of Homeland Security must grant these individuals work authorization and notify them of their rights within 60 days of the law taking effect. Finally, the bill allows people harmed by violations of these rules to seek legal relief in federal court.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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J. Luis Correa
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Min
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Tran
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
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