Legislative Session
The Senate considered the SECURE Act, which would let people who have held temporary protected status in the U.S. apply for permanent legal residence (green cards), along with their spouses and children, with background checks and continuous-presence requirements. Chris Van Hollen asked unanimous consent to pass it, joined by Senators Durbin and Padilla, who argued these long-term residents are here legally, pay taxes, and face danger if returned to countries like Haiti and Syria. Senator Schmitt objected on behalf of Republicans, calling it an amnesty that would convert temporary status into permanent residence and limit immigration enforcement. Much of the remaining floor time went to other subjects: members honored the late Senator Lindsey Graham and urged passage of a Russia and Iran sanctions bill he worked on, Senator Grassley warned that Social Security’s trust fund faces cuts around 2032, and Senators Durbin and Schumer criticized the war in Iran and called for a bipartisan budget.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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