H.R. 4393

119th Congress

In Committee

Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025

DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]FL· Introduced 15 July 2025
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39

Cosponsors

10

Actions

0

Amendments

7

Committees

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Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

16 July 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 24 April 2026

Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025

This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by requiring higher pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents, deferring the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status, and implementing a mandatory electronic employment eligibility verification system patterned off the E-Verify system. 

The bill establishes several programs for individuals present in the United States without lawful status, including a path to lawful permanent resident status for qualified individuals, including those with deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) status. In addition, the bill establishes the Dignity Program, which defers the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status on a seven-year, renewable basis, provided individuals meet employment or education requirements, pay restitution, and satisfy other conditions. 

The bill also makes various changes to penalties and processes applicable to individuals entering the United States, for example by

  • increasing the maximum criminal penalty for individuals previously removed or denied admission to the United States who attempt to reenter,
  • authorizing the use of DNA testing to verify family relationships of immigrants, and
  • establishing campuses at the border to process asylees.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must create, and U.S. employers must use, a nationwide electronic employment eligibility verification system.

Furthermore, DHS may grant relatives of U.S. citizens relief from removal.

The bill also increases the per country percentage ceiling for family-sponsored and employment-based visas.

Timeline

10 actions

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

    16 July 2025 · Committee

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  6. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  7. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  8. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  9. Introduced in House

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  10. Introduced in House

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  11. Introduced in House

    15 July 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

39 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]FL

Cosponsors

  • Democrat2051%
  • Republican1949%

Classification

Policy area

Immigration

Committees

7

  • Armed Services Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

  • Education and Workforce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

  • Homeland Security Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

    • Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

      • Referred to16 Jul 2025

  • Judiciary Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

  • Oversight and Government Reform Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

  • Ways and Means Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jul 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 21 on 15 July 2025 to 39 on 11 February 2026.

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