The American Dream and Promise Act

The United States is home to an estimated three and a half million Dreamers - those brought to this country without status as young children.  This is often the only home they can remember, but they enjoy no permanent status under American Law.

The American Dream and Promise Act would change that.  It would grant Dreamers ten-year conditional permanent residence.  It would offer a pathway to full Lawful Permanent Resident status (green card) and, ultimately, a path to citizenship.  In the short run, it would allow all Dreamers an opportunity to work, access school and financial aid, and become full members of society in the country that they have called home since childhood.

Since first proposed in 2001, the Dream Act has been introduced in Congress no fewer than ten times—always with bipartisan support. Most recently, in February 2025, Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas reintroduced the legislation yet again with bipartisan support.

The benefits of this legislation extend far beyond immigrant communities. It promises significant economic advantages for all Americans, as DACA recipients alone represent billions in federal, state, and local taxes annually. The Congressional Budget Office projects that passing the Dream Act would reduce the federal budget deficit by $1.4 billion over a decade, and granting citizenship to DACA recipients could potentially generate $799 billion in economic growth over the next ten years.

Moreover, the American Dream and Promise Act would reflect the American ideals of providing opportunities to those who work hard and contribute to their communities. It would allow eligible individuals to work and raise families with full legal protections, to serve in the U.S. armed forces, and to give back to their country that they consider home. Most broadly, the law seeks to enshrine again the core American values of opportunity, service, and inclusion.

Take Action: Call your congressional representatives and let them know what you think of the Dreamer Act! If you have questions about who to call and how to find them, go to 5calls.org and MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.