For the relief of Maria Merida de Macario.
Summary
H.R. 6073 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives seeking to grant Maria Merida de Macario permanent resident status in the United States. The bill waives certain grounds for removal or denial of admission, and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to rescind any outstanding removal orders against her. It also reduces the number of immigrant visas available to natives of her country of origin by one.
Expected Effects
If enacted, Maria Merida de Macario would be eligible to apply for and receive permanent resident status in the United States, notwithstanding certain provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This would allow her to live and work in the US without fear of deportation, provided she applies within two years of the bill's enactment. The bill also prevents her family from receiving preferential immigration treatment based on their relationship to her.
Potential Benefits
- Provides Maria Merida de Macario with legal status and the opportunity to live and work in the United States.
- Addresses a specific case of potential hardship by waiving grounds for removal or denial of admission.
- May improve the individual's quality of life and contribute to the local economy.
- Offers a pathway to permanent residency, providing stability and security.
- Corrects a perceived injustice or oversight in the existing immigration system.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Reduces the number of immigrant visas available to natives of Maria Merida de Macario's country of origin, potentially delaying or preventing others from immigrating.
- Sets a precedent for individual relief bills, which could be seen as circumventing the established immigration process.
- May be perceived as unfair by those who have followed the standard immigration procedures.
- Could strain resources at the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.
- The bill explicitly denies preferential immigration treatment for her relatives, which could be seen as a negative consequence for her family.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the broad powers of Congress to legislate on immigration matters, as outlined in Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization. However, the Constitution does not explicitly address individual relief bills. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or protections.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).