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    1. S.3245 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to extend by 3 years the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 05/24/2012) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary; Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 09/28/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-176. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Seante: CR S6007) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 580).(text: CR 9/11/2012 H5814-5815) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-28 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-176. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  2. 1. S.3245 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to extend by 3 years the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 05/24/2012) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary; Education and the Workforce Latest Action: 09/28/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-176. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-24 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Seante: CR S6007) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 580).(text: CR 9/11/2012 H5814-5815) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2012-09-28 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-176. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  3. LAW
    2. S.1487 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (Introduced 08/02/2011) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 112-92 Latest Action: 11/12/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-54. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-03 [displayText] => Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7142; text as passed Senate: CR S7142) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-04 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7381) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-10 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-54. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  4. 2. S.1487 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (Introduced 08/02/2011) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 112-92 Latest Action: 11/12/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-54. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-03 [displayText] => Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7142; text as passed Senate: CR S7142) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-04 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H7381) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-10 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2011-11-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-54. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  5. LAW
    3. S.2302 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) A bill to improve access to physicians in medically underserved areas. Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] (Introduced 04/07/2004) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/03/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-441. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11271-11274; text: CR S11271-11272) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 4 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H9857-9858) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-441. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  6. 3. S.2302 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) A bill to improve access to physicians in medically underserved areas. Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] (Introduced 04/07/2004) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/03/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-441. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-07 [displayText] => Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-10-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11271-11274; text: CR S11271-11272) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 4 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H9857-9858) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-11-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2004-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-441. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  7. LAW
    4. S.1685 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/03/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-156. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-06 [displayText] => Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S14505-14506) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11582-11583) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-156. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  8. 4. S.1685 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003 Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/03/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-156. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-06 [displayText] => Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S14505-14506) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11582-11583) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-11-21 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2003-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 108-156. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  9. LAW
    5. S.2197 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to extend the authorized period of stay within the United States for certain nurses. Sponsor: Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] (Introduced 10/03/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Latest Action: 10/11/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-302. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-03 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-04 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-09 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 104-302. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  10. 5. S.2197 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to extend the authorized period of stay within the United States for certain nurses. Sponsor: Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] (Introduced 10/03/1996) Cosponsors: (1) Latest Action: 10/11/1996 Became Public Law No: 104-302. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-03 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-04 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-09 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1996-10-11 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 104-302. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  11. LAW
    6. S.457 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to update references in the classification of children for purposes of United States immigration laws. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/22/1995) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/15/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-51. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-06-22 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10176) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-10-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-11-08 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-11-15 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 104-51. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
  12. 6. S.457 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to update references in the classification of children for purposes of United States immigration laws. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/22/1995) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/15/1995 Became Public Law No: 104-51. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-06-22 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-07-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10176) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    3. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-10-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-11-08 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-11-15 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 104-51. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
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