LOCOMOTIVES Act

House Bill

H.R. 3194

119th Congress

LOCOMOTIVES Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John R. Moolenaar

Representative

Republican

MI-2

Cosponsors

119

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023. It creates a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years. The bill also provides permanent residency for some immigrants who entered as minors, had temporary protected status, or did agricultural work.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

SponsorJohn R. Moolenaar (R-MI)

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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LOCOMOTIVES Act

The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023. It creates a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years. The bill

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The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023. It creates a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years. The bill also provides permanent residency for some immigrants who entered as minors, had temporary protected status, or did agricultural work.

Bill Number: 3194
Sponsor: John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Title: LOCOMOTIVES Act
Bill Number: 3194
Sponsor: John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023. It creates a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years. The bill also provides permanent residency for so

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023. It creates a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years. The bill also provides permanent residency for some immigrants who entered as minors, had temporary protected status, or did agricultural work.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

U.S. Citizenship Act This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant. This status shall be available to an applying noncitizen who meets certain requirements, including being continually present in the United States from January 1, 2023, and passing background checks. After at least five years with this status, an eligible noncitizen may apply for and receive lawful permanent resident status. The bill also provides permanent resident status to certain applying noncitizens, specifically for eligible noncitizens who (1) entered the United States as a minor, (2) were eligible for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure on January 1, 2017, or (3) worked a certain amount of agricultural labor in the five years before applying. Among other things, the bill also <ul> <li>redefines for immigration purposes the term conviction to exclude convictions that have been expunged or vacated, </li> <li>requires the Department of State to implement a strategy to advance reforms in Central America and address key factors contributing to migration from the region to the United States, </li> <li>requires the State Department to establish refugee processing centers in Central America, </li> <li>requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection sectors and stations to have a certain number of employees with certain qualifications such as paramedic training, </li> <li>generally prohibits religious discrimination in granting or denying immigration benefits, and </li> <li>establishes grant programs for providing training and services to immigrants.</li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since January 1, 2023
Establishes a new 'lawful prospective immigrant' status that can lead to permanent residency after 5 years
Provides permanent residency for some immigrants who entered as minors, had temporary protected status, or did agricultural work
Prohibits religious discrimination in granting or denying immigration benefits
Establishes grant programs for providing training and services to immigrants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would provide legal status and a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants currently living in the United States. It would particularly benefit immigrant communities, allowing them to work and live in the U.S. without fear of deportation. The bill could also boost the economy by bringing more workers into the legal system.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3194, 119th Congress (2025). "LOCOMOTIVES Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3194

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