SUMMARY
The Dignity Act offers a reasonable, compassionate, and comprehensive solution to the United States immigration crisis. It ends illegal immigration in the United States once and for all, restores law and order, provides a practical solution for the undocumented, revitalizes the American workforce, and restores the United States economy.
DIGNITY DOES FOUR ESSENTIAL THINGS
Ends illegal immigration once and for all.
Offers Dignity to those living in the shadows.
Protects American workers and supports American industries.
Grows our economy and ensures the United States remains competitive.
ENDS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
$25 billion in funding to fully secure the border.
Provides all the necessary infrastructure, technology, and personnel to stop illegal immigration.
Accelerates asylum processing to resolve cases within 60 days. Ends 'catch and release.'
Implements mandatory E-Verify to confirm worker eligibility.
Prevents criminals, gangs, and cartels from exploiting our immigration system.
DIGNITY AND REDEMPTION
Provides a practical solution for the undocumented.
Immediate status and a legal pathway for Dreamers.
Creates the Dignity Program, offering a seven-year temporary legal status for undocumented immigrants:
Must pass a criminal background check.
Pay $5,000 in restitution over seven years.
No federal benefits or entitlements.
Optional: Five additional years of Redemption for those who complete the seven-year Dignity Program:
Must learn English and U.S. civics.
Pay additional restitution and perform community service.
Can obtain permanent legal status and go to the end of the waiting line.
AMERICAN WORKERS AND THE ECONOMY
Creates a new fund to train and upskill American workers.
Saves American industries:
Addresses labor shortages, supply chain issues, and inflation.
Leadership in American agriculture:
Increases productivity for farmers and ranchers with year-round H-2A workforce.
Provides stability for farmers to keep grocery stores stocked and food affordable.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
Fixes our legal immigration system to ensure a competitive workforce for the future.
Increases opportunities for highly skilled worker visas and reduces delays.
Includes the Returning Worker Exception Act to increase H-2B visa opportunities.
Funds improvements at Ports of Entry to increase legal trade.
THIS BILL DOES NOT USE TAXPAYER FUNDS AND IS FULLY PAID FOR WITH FEES AND RESTITUTION PAYMENTS.
