Important clarifications and updates.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (HR 1589), its provisions for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, bipartisan support, and the potential timeline for enactment.
What Is the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025?
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 is a bipartisan immigration reform bill that aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers (undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children), TPS holders, and recipients of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
The bill was reintroduced in the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025, by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) and has garnered support from over 200 members of Congress, including both Democrats and Republicans . Pathway to Citizenship for TPS Holders
Under the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, individuals with TPS or DED who meet certain criteria would be eligible to adjust their status to Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), commonly known as a green card holder.
The requirements include:
Continuous Physical Presence: Applicants must have been continuously present in the U.S. for at least three years prior to the bill’s enactment.TPS or DED Status:
Applicants must have been granted TPS or DED on or before specific dates (e.g., September 17, 2017, for TPS holders).
Application Deadline: Applicants must submit their adjustment applications within three years of the bill’s enactment.Admissibility:
Applicants must meet general admissibility requirements for LPR status.
Application Fee: Applicants are required to pay an application fee, which is capped at $1,140 .
This provision aims to provide a legal pathway for approximately 1 million individuals currently protected under TPS and DED, including nationals from countries such as Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen .
Bipartisan Support and Congressional Backing
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 has received bipartisan support in Congress. As of February 2025, the bill has been cosponsored by 201 members of Congress, including both Democrats and Republicans. Notably, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is a co-lead of the bill, emphasizing its bipartisan nature .
The bill has also been endorsed by over 130 organizations, ranging from civil rights and education groups to labor unions and immigrant rights organizations .
Potential Timeline for Enactment
While the bill has garnered significant support in the House of Representatives, its passage in the Senate remains uncertain.
The timeline for enactment depends on various factors, including Senate negotiations and potential amendments.
However, advocates are hopeful that the bill could become law by December 24, 2025, aligning with the end of the legislative calendar year .
Important Considerations
Criminal History Exclusions:
Individuals with certain criminal convictions may be excluded from relief under the bill. Advocacy groups have expressed concerns that this provision could disproportionately affect some immigrants .
Exclusion of Recent TPS Recipients: The bill does not extend protections to individuals who received TPS designations after March 2021, such as those from Venezuela and Burma, or those designated in March and April 2022 from Afghanistan and Ukraine .
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