Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces the Respect for Essential Workers Act to Grant Green Cards
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Immigration bills that offer a path to permanent residency face a very difficult path in a divided Congress.
Farmers and ranchers who rely on TPS holders for agricultural labor would benefit from workforce stability. By protecting these workers from deportation, the bill helps address labor shortages that are common in agriculture, particularly for seasonal work. Losing these workers could raise costs and reduce output for farm operations.
“Agricultural work, including labor that is seasonal in nature.”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has unveiled the Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would open a formal pathway for long-term holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to apply for lawful permanent residency, or a green card, in the United States.
The Respect for Essential Workers Act would create a legal pathway for eligible TPS holders to apply for a green card. It would also shield TPS holders classified as essential workers from deportation while the application process plays out.
The Miramar Democrat just introduced the Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would provide permanent legal residency to essential workers in the country who have been awarded TPS. The legislation would allow workers to apply for residency 90 days after the measure is signed.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Respect for Essential Workers Act
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