Johnson Helps Introduce the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) in helping introduce the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025. The legislation provides a pathway to citizenship to Dreamers, who are undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. It will also include recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries.

“Our immigration system must be fair, fast, and final. That starts with protecting Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED beneficiaries,” said Johnson. “The American Dream and Promise Act represents a bipartisan effort to give them a real path to citizenship. I’m proud to stand with Congresswoman Garcia and hundreds of colleagues as we fight for millions of our neighbors who call America home. It’s time to get this done.”

“Dreamers are American in every way but on paper. For decades, they have contributed to and shaped the fabric of America. Yet, they are currently denied their place in the American story,” said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. “Our nation cannot afford to lose the small business owners, the talent, the artists, the aspiring public servants, and the drive that Dreamers bring. If that’s not American, I don’t know what is. The American Dream and Promise Act writes them into the American story—a part that has been missing for too long.” 

The bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 will:

1. Protect and grant eligible Dreamers conditional permanent residence for ten years and cancel removal proceedings.
2. Provide a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers by granting full Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status.
3. Provide individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) with LPR status.
4. Protect Dreamers and individuals with TPS or DED during their application for relief under the American Dream and Promise Act.
5. Provide eligible Dreamers with access to federal financial aid.
6. Allow eligible Dreamers located abroad to apply for relief.
7. Prevent penalizing states that grant in-state tuition to undocumented students based on residency. 

The legislation has been cosponsored by 201 bipartisan Members of Congress. To read the full text of the bill, click here.

 Congresswoman Julie Johnson represents Texas’ 32^nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving on the Homeland Security Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Administration Committee. Her district includes parts of Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties.

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