Honor Our Commitment Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced
Summary
Protects certain long‑resident Vietnamese nationals from detention and removal. This bill would bar detention or removal for nationals of Vietnam who entered the United States on or before July 12, 1995 and have lived continuously in the U.S. since that entry, with narrow exceptions for serious security findings or extradition. It would also require work authorization and notice steps, and create a way to sue if the rules are violated.
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- Families and individuals: Eligible Vietnamese nationals would generally be shielded from detention or removal and be eligible for an "employment authorized" endorsement or other work permit. (July 12, 1995)
- Employers: Companies could hire these individuals once the Secretary of Homeland Security authorizes employment and issues the endorsement or work permit.
- Legal advocates and courts: The Secretary must notify each eligible person within 60 days of enactment with instructions for filing a motion to reopen under section 240(c)(7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill also allows individuals or entities harmed by violations to seek declaratory or injunctive relief and permits class actions under 28 U.S.C. 1711.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Right to sue over Act violations
If enacted, this bill would let any individual or entity harmed by a violation of the Act file a case in a U.S. district court to seek declaratory or injunctive relief. Lawsuits could proceed as class actions under 28 U.S.C. 1711. This private right of action would take effect upon enactment.
Work permits and deportation relief for Vietnamese
If you are a Vietnamese national who entered the U.S. on or before July 12, 1995, have lived here continuously since that entry, and are subject to a final order of removal, this bill would bar your detention or removal starting on the date of enactment. DHS could still detain or remove you if it determines, based on credible facts, that you directly harmed U.S. security or if you are subject to extradition. The bill would require DHS to authorize you to work and provide an "employment authorized" endorsement or another appropriate work permit. DHS would also have to send notice within 60 days after enactment explaining the rules and how to file a motion to reopen removal proceedings under 8 U.S.C. 1229a(c)(7).
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Johnson (GA)
GA • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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