9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act

# 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act (HR 5333) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would provide immigration relief to workers who were present in the United States on September 11, 2001, and worked in lower Manhattan during the recovery and cleanup efforts following the terrorist attacks. Specifically, it would allow eligible 9/11 recovery workers to adjust their immigration status and potentially obtain legal permanent residency (green cards), regardless of how they initially entered the country or their current immigration classification. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily targets undocumented immigrants and other non-citizens who participated in 9/11 recovery work in lower Manhattan. These workers often risked their health and safety during the cleanup efforts but have faced deportation risks or legal status uncertainty for over two decades.

The bill recognizes their contributions during a critical national emergency. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 5333 is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).