Dignity Act: Bipartisan Bill Offers Legal Status for Undocumented Immigrants | JQJO

Reps. Salazar and Escobar introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, aiming to provide legal status for undocumented immigrants in the US since before 2021. This bipartisan bill offers up to seven years of legal status with work authorization, requiring restitution and regular DHS check-ins, but excludes federal benefits and a path to citizenship. The act seeks to address the Trump administration's immigration crackdown impacting key industries, while enhancing border security and mandating employer use of E-Verify. The bill's proponents hope its lack of amnesty or citizenship pathways will foster bipartisan support.