FL H0475

Urges the United States Congress to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program established by President Obama in June 2012.

Notes that approximately 787,580 individuals have qualified for DACA status nationally, including 74,321 individuals in Florida, who are eligible for temporary residence and work permits.

States that DACA recipients arrived in the United States before age 16 and have lived continuously in the country since June 15, 2007.

Addresses the September 5, 2017 Trump administration rescission of DACA with a 6-month deferment period and notes that DACA recipients would begin losing protected status on March 5, 2018.

Directs that copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all Florida members of Congress.