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The Dream Act of 2026: Proposed Legal Status for Long-Term Residents

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6161

June 24, 2026

immigrationDACADream ActDepartment of Homeland Securitymilitary serviceeducation

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The Frame

What this does

This proposal creates a legal framework for certain long-term residents to obtain conditional permanent residency, which would grant them protection from removal and work authorization, provided they meet specific educational, military, or employment criteria.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

DACA recipients

The bill provides a specific pathway for DACA recipients to adjust to conditional permanent resident status.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is tasked with creating regulations, processing applications, and conducting background checks for applicants.

Long-term residents who entered as children

These individuals may qualify for conditional permanent residency and protection from removal under the proposed criteria.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes a pathway to conditional permanent resident status for individuals who entered the United States as children. It outlines specific eligibility requirements, including education or military service, and establishes confidentiality protections for applicants.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for this status?
Individuals who entered the U.S. before age 18, have been continuously present for at least 4 years, and meet specific educational, military, or employment criteria.
Can my application information be used to deport me?
No, the bill prohibits the use of application information for immigration enforcement, except in cases involving national security or non-immigration related felony investigations.
What happens if I cannot meet the education or work requirements?
The bill includes a hardship exemption for individuals with disabilities, those acting as full-time caregivers, or those who would face extreme hardship if removed.

Why It Matters

This proposal creates a legal framework for certain long-term residents to obtain conditional permanent residency, which would grant them protection from removal and work authorization, provided they meet specific educational, military, or employment criteria.

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Confidentiality Protections

The bill includes strict confidentiality provisions that prevent the use of application data for immigration enforcement, a key feature for applicant security.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Involved in military service verification.”Map →
personMr. Durbin“Submitted the amendment to the Senate.”Map →
personPresident Obama“Announced the DACA program on June 15, 2012.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Responsible for processing applications and implementing regulations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance90
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy85
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz75
    Current news / social attention level

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