Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act

House Bill

H.R. 3599

119th Congress

Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles J. Fleischmann

Representative

Republican

TN-3

Cosponsors

38

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill aims to address immigration-related issues. It would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, provide funding for border infrastructure, and create new programs to defer the removal of eligible individuals without legal immigration status. The bill also includes provisions to ensure the proper treatment of unaccompanied minors and address factors contributing to migration from Central America.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

SponsorCharles J. Fleischmann (R-TN)

Introduced5/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberHouse

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Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act

This bill aims to address immigration-related issues. It would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, provide funding for border infrastructure, and create new programs to defer the removal of eligible individuals without le

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This bill aims to address immigration-related issues. It would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, provide funding for border infrastructure, and create new programs to defer the removal of eligible individuals without legal immigration status. The bill also includes provisions to ensure the proper treatment of unaccompanied minors and address factors contributing to migration from Central America.

Bill Number: 3599
Sponsor: Charles J. Fleischmann (R-TN)
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act
Bill Number: 3599
Sponsor: Charles J. Fleischmann (R-TN)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 5/23/2025
Summary: This bill aims to address immigration-related issues. It would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, provide funding for border infrastructure, and create new programs to defer the removal of eligible individuals without legal immigration status. The bill also in

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to address immigration-related issues. It would increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel, provide funding for border infrastructure, and create new programs to defer the removal of eligible individuals without legal immigration status. The bill also includes provisions to ensure the proper treatment of unaccompanied minors and address factors contributing to migration from Central America.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2023 or as the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023 This bill addresses immigration-related issues, such as increasing hiring for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel and providing removal deferral for eligible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law). For example, the bill <ul> <li>requires the hiring of additional CBP personnel and authorizes recruitment, relocation, and retention bonuses for CBP personnel; </li> <li>provides funding for border infrastructure and equipment;</li> <li>makes it a crime to transmit the location of law enforcement with the intent to violate immigration laws or certain other federal laws;</li> <li>requires employers to verify the immigration status of individuals using an electronic employment eligibility confirmation system modeled after the E-Verify system;</li> <li>requires unaccompanied alien children to be processed and reunited with U.S.-based sponsors in accordance with the Flores settlement, which established policies pertaining to the treatment of minors without lawful immigration status;</li> <li>requires the Department of State to implement a strategy to address the key factors contributing to individuals from Central America traveling to the United States;</li> <li>provides a path to permanent resident status to eligible individuals without lawful immigration status who entered the United States as minors (commonly referred to as Dreamers);</li> <li>establishes the Dignity Program, which defers the removal of eligible individuals without lawful immigration status who meet various requirements, including paying into a fund to provide training to U.S. workers; and</li> <li>establishes the Redemption Program, which provides a path to permanent resident status to individuals who complete the Dignity Program and meet various requirements, including making additional payments into the U.S. worker fund.</li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases hiring and provides bonuses for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel
Provides funding for border infrastructure and equipment
Establishes the Dignity Program to defer removal of eligible individuals without legal immigration status
Provides a path to permanent resident status for eligible individuals who entered the U.S. as minors (Dreamers)
Requires employers to verify immigration status of workers using an electronic system

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect several groups, including CBP personnel who would see increased hiring and bonuses, individuals without legal immigration status who could potentially qualify for the Dignity or Redemption programs, and employers who would be required to verify the immigration status of their workers. The bill aims to strengthen border security while also providing some relief and a path to permanent status for certain immigrants.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3599, 119th Congress (2025). "Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3599