U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has renewed his push for the 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill. The legislation aims to provide a pathway to permanent residency for millions of long-term residents, including H-1B visa holders and Dreamers.
Why it matters
This bill represents a significant legislative effort to address long-standing immigration backlogs and provide legal status to millions of undocumented or long-term visa-holding residents in the U.S.
A Democratic Senator has made a fresh bid to push a bill to provide a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of long-term U.S. residents, including H-1B visa holders.
California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday (July 27, 2026) reiterated support for his 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929' bill, first introduced last year.
The bill seeks to provide a "commonsense" fix to the U.S.' "outdated" immigration system to counter President Donald Trump's “systemic attacks” on migrants across the country.
The legislation also seeks to allow long-term U.S. residents to apply for permanent residency if they have lived in the country continuously for at least seven years before filing the application.
"A year ago, I introduced this bill to push back against the Trump administration's cruel treatment of hardworking immigrants," Mr. Padilla said.
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