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!Public Comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Integrity Rule
Apr 15, 2025 We are deeply concerned about many provisions in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposal to erect barriers to coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Frequently Asked Questions: Latest DACA Developments
Mar 21, 2025 This resource provides an overview of the current state of the DACA program and what that means for DACA recipients and their loved ones.
NILC Statement on Trump Proposal to Strip DACA Recipients’ Affordable Health Care Eligibility
Mar 10, 2025 Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s proposed rule aiming to strip Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients’ Affordable...
NILC Statement on the House’s Reintroduction of the American Dream and Promise Act
Feb 26, 2025 Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), issued the following statement following the reintroduction of the American Dream and Promise Act in the House: