As a part of our work to advocate for a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, NILC monitors and analyzes bills that go before Congress.
This page contains historical analysis of proposed federal legislation relevant to DACA recipients.
Legislative Analysis and Resources by Year
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2013
- 2011
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2010
- Pro-DREAM Activity Shows That the Immigration Movement Is Stronger Than Ever
- Summary of Significant Changes in the DREAM Act from S. 729 to S. 3992
- The DREAM Act: Good for Florida’s Economy; Good for Florida’s Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for Illinois’ Economy; Good for Illinois’ Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for North Carolina’s Economy; Good for North Carolina’s Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for Texas’ Economy; Good for Texas’ Future
- The DREAM Act Should Include Students Who Have Waited Nine Years for its Passage
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Use Your Voice!DACA Recipients Fear Losing Health Care Access, Annual Report Shows
Aug 26, 2025 A report published today by the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) shows that an overwhelming majority of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients fear losing future access to health care services and many are experiencing...
DACA Recipients’ Access to Health Care: 2025 Report
Aug 21, 2025 This fact sheet presents findings from a 2024 survey of 433 DACA recipients. The results show that respondents continue to experience significant health disparities and face ongoing barriers to accessing health...
Annual Survey of DACA Recipients
Aug 4, 2025 NILC collaborates with UC San Diego Professor Tom Wong, United We Dream (UWD), and Center for American Progress (CAP) to release an annual survey of DACA recipients. The survey project first began in 2015....
What is Actually Happening with DACA?
Diana Pliego
Oct 3, 2025 There’s a lot of chatter going around about what is happening with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In particular, there is some misinformation regarding initial applications.The short of it is this: the status quo remains....