The DIGNITY Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has now surpassed 25 cosponsors in Congress and received endorsements from more than 50 organizations across the United States. This week, six new representatives joined as cosponsors: Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18), Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-NMI), Dina Titus (D-NV-1), James Moylan (R-Guam), and Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13). The growing support for the bill signals an increase in bipartisan cooperation on immigration reform.
Rep. María Elvira Salazar commented on the development, stating, “Momentum is growing. With six new sponsors joining the Dignity Act this week, we are proving once again that immigration reform is possible if Congress has the courage to act. Every day we wait, the situation gets worse, our workforce remains under pressure, employers struggle to hire, and millions of long-term immigrants who power our economy remain unable to fully contribute. We cannot afford more delay. The time for excuses is over. The time for the Dignity Act is now.”
The legislation has drawn backing from a range of groups including employers, faith leaders, veterans’ organizations, business associations, and advocates for immigration reform.
Key elements of the DIGNITY Act include measures to protect American workers by ending illegal labor practices and establishing a fund for worker retraining and upskilling. The bill also proposes strengthening border security with increased personnel and mandatory E-Verify enforcement while restoring operational control at borders.
Another provision would create a process—called the Dignity Program—for long-term undocumented individuals with clean records to pay restitution, pass background checks, and earn legal status without granting citizenship or amnesty.
Supporters argue that these steps will help address labor shortages in various industries and provide employers with a lawful workforce.
Organizations supporting H.R. 4393 represent sectors such as construction, small business, higher education, veterans’ affairs, faith-based initiatives, and immigrant services.
Additional resources about the bill are available online through official summaries and documentation.
