119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 15, 2025
DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Jul 16, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Immigration
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jul 15, 2025)
Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
This bill addresses various immigration-related issues, including by requiring higher pay for U.S. Border Patrol agents, deferring the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status, and implementing a mandatory electronic employment eligibility verification system patterned off the E-Verify system.
The bill establishes several programs for individuals present in the United States without lawful status, including a path to lawful permanent resident status for qualified individuals, including those with deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) status. In addition, the bill establishes the Dignity Program, which defers the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status on a seven-year, renewable basis, provided individuals meet employment or education requirements, pay restitution, and satisfy other conditions.
The bill also makes various changes to penalties and processes applicable to individuals entering the United States, for example by
• increasing the maximum criminal penalty for individuals previously removed or denied admission to the United States who attempt to reenter,
• authorizing the use of DNA testing to verify family relationships of immigrants, and
Show the full summary (4 more paragraphs)Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Loading lobbying reportsReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
139 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC) · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 22, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Retail Crime Act Oppose H.R.7008 - Stop Insider Trading Act Support H.R.1589 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 Support S.3348 - Dream Act of 2025 Oppose H.R.4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 Oppose H.R. 10326 - Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act Support H.R.10045 - Protect American Values Act O…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT · lobbying firm or registrant: SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$430,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA) H.R. 4393 - Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 (DIGNIDAD Dignity Act of 2025) State-Sponsored VISA Pil…
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VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: VANTEO FKA BDV SOLUTIONS LCC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$180,000
Spent on own lobbying
…eal Entertainment Act H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 3466 - SMART Act H.R. 4367 - To reform the H-2A worker program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4393 - DIGNITY Act of 2025 H.R. 5283 - Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 6305 - High-skilled Immig…
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POWER & COMMUNICATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SOLUTIONS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
The Dignity Act (H.R. 4393) Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 3734) Engagement on VISA, DACA, TPS, and other legal immigration programs salient to construction industr…
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FOOD MARKETPLACE INC · lobbying firm or registrant: FOOD MARKETPLACE INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e (PRO Act), H.R. 20/S. 852 H.R. 1319 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Businesses Act H.R. 4896/S. 2613 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act H.R. 4393 - Dignity Act H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 5408/S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act
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FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$1,000,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1061 - Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 6397 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act S. 3702 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act S.2 Secure America Act H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD Act H.R. 1689 - to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status S. 4814 - to require the Secretary o…
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FWD.US · lobbying firm or registrant: THOLOS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025; S. 3348 - Dream Act of 2025; General immigration issues
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BRICK INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: THE VOGEL GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Lobbied in support of H.R. 4393, the Dignity Act.
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KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE · lobbying firm or registrant: KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025 H.R. 9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act H.R. 9199, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act H.R. 4393, DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 H.R. 8997, Right to Representation Act H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (provisions related to unaccompanied children and immi…
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NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$790,000
Spent on own lobbying
Immigration reform and proposals. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. DACA/Dreamers. H.R. 4393, DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
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AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$830,000
Spent on own lobbying
…utreach to relevant agencies, like Homeland Security, and the Hill in support of streamlining legal pathways for international caregivers. Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) S.2759/HR 5283 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act Termination of TPS Status for Haiti and El Salvador H-1B Petitions Fee DOL Proposed Rule Revising Prevailin…
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COALITION FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM · lobbying firm or registrant: THOLOS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025; S. 3348 - Dream Act of 2025; General Immigration Issues
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ire the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status, Entirety H.R.1061/S.455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, Entirety H.R.4393, Dignity Act of 2025, Entirety Monitor the following: S.1297, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025, Entirety H.R.9432, LIFT the BAR Act, Entirety S.3348, Dre…
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WORLDWIDE ERC, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: ALIGNMENT GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…f business visa (and accompanying family visa) issuance to facilitate business ability to attract, retain, move and develop talent to include: the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), L-1, H-1B, H-2B, and Optional Practical Training. Proper resources to ensure timely visa processing
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ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$90,000
Spent on own lobbying
Immigration reform Visa reform to include service technicians HR 4393 - The Dignity Act. In support of HR 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. In support of
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$16,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 1689, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status H.R. 4393, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Econ…
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$2,140,000
Spent on own lobbying
Border security H.R.4393, Dignity Act H.R.5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R.9773, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act High skilled immigration Immigration enforcem…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SEMI · lobbying firm or registrant: SEMI
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…work for Microelectronics Education (NNME), Advanced industry workforce issues The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program issues H-1B program related issues H.R.4393, DIGNITY Act, American Workers and Unleashing American Prosperity and American Competitiveness provisions H.R.9438, SKILL Act, Entirety S.5518, Make AI Work fo…
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AURORA ORGANIC DAIRY · lobbying firm or registrant: EHRLICH & ASSOCIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Support for H.R. 9535 - Securing Agriculture Workforce Act of 2026 Support for H.R. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025
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PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: INNOVATIVE ADVOCACY LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Workforce development legislation. Regulatory issues. Surface Transportation Reauthorization. H.R.4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025. H.R.5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FWD.US · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
General immigration issues; Issues related to H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025; Issues related to S. 3348 - Dream Act of 2025; Issues related to Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including ongoing federal…
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ARGENTUM · lobbying firm or registrant: ARGENTUM
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$45,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ation program; S.2699, Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act, to reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program and Geriatrics Academic Career Awards; H.R.4393, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act, to promote comprehensive immigration reform to help support the…
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AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$75,000
Spent on own lobbying
- H.R. 5494 - Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act - H.R. 4393 - The Dignity Act of 2025 - Seeking a delay in the termination of humanitarian programs, such as the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV), Temporary Pro…
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FWD.US · lobbying firm or registrant: FWD.US
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
General immigration issues; S.2, the Secure America Act; H.R.8013; H.R.4393, the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025; issues related to S.3348, the Dream Act of 2025; Temporary Protected Status (TPS), including ongoing federal and legal dev…
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF OPTICS AND PHOTONICS · lobbying firm or registrant: TIBER CREEK GROUP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to H.R. 2627/S. 1233 - Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025; Issues related to H.R. 4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025.
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