H.R. 4696

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to render available to certain long-term residents of the United States the benefit under that section.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · July 23, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Lofgren · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 4696
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Registry

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929.

SEC. 2. Registry

• (a) In general
  • Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act () is amended— 8 U.S.C. 1259
    • in the section header, by striking and inserting ; and
    • by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
      • entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date;
• (b) Effective date
  • The amendments made by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.