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1. LAW
   1. S.1617 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 07/24/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 11/02/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-81. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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2. 1. S.1617 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Javier Vega, Jr. Memorial Act of 2017 Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 07/24/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs | House - Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: 11/02/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-81. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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3. LAW
   2. S.3606 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 09/26/2008) Cosponsors: (0) Latest Action: 10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-391. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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4. 2. S.3606 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 09/26/2008) Cosponsors: (0) Latest Action: 10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-391. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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5. LAW
   3. S.1104 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the United States as special immigrants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] (Introduced 04/12/2007) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 110-158 Latest Action: 06/15/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-36. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. Resolving Differences
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   5. To President
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   6. Became Law
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6. 3. S.1104 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the United States as special immigrants, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] (Introduced 04/12/2007) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 110-158 Latest Action: 06/15/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-36. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed Senate
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   3. Passed House
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   4. Resolving Differences
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   5. To President
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   6. Became Law
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7. LAW
   4. H.R.5362 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To increase the amount of fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] (Introduced 10/03/2000) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/17/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-311. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
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   3. Passed Senate
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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8. 4. H.R.5362 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To increase the amount of fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of H-1B non-immigrant workers, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] (Introduced 10/03/2000) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/17/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-311. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
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   3. Passed Senate
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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9. LAW
   5. H.R.5234 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the applicability of that Act to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] (Introduced 09/20/2000) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-415. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
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   3. Passed Senate
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   4. To President
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   5. Became Law
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10. 5. H.R.5234 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the applicability of that Act to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] (Introduced 09/20/2000) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-415. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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11. LAW
    6. H.R.4681 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To provide for the adjustment of status of certain Syrian nationals. Sponsor: Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] (Introduced 06/15/2000) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/27/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-378. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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12. 6. H.R.4681 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To provide for the adjustment of status of certain Syrian nationals. Sponsor: Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] (Introduced 06/15/2000) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/27/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-378. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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13. LAW
    7. H.R.4489 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 05/18/2000) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/15/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-215. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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14. 7. H.R.4489 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 05/18/2000) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/15/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-215. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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15. LAW
    8. H.R.4068 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Religious Workers Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Pease, Edward A. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 03/23/2000) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-409. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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16. 8. H.R.4068 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Religious Workers Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Pease, Edward A. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 03/23/2000) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-409. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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17. LAW
    9. H.R.3767 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 03/01/2000) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-564 Latest Action: 10/30/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-396. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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18. 9. H.R.3767 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 03/01/2000) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-564 Latest Action: 10/30/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-396. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    1. Introduced
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    6. Became Law
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19. LAW
    10. H.R.3061 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 2 years the period for admission of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(S) of such Act, and to authorize appropriations for the refugee assistance program under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/12/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/13/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-104. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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20. 10. H.R.3061 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 2 years the period for admission of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(S) of such Act, and to authorize appropriations for the refugee assistance program under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/12/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/13/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-104. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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21. LAW
    11. H.R.2886 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with or after a sibling who is a child under such Act. Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] (Introduced 09/21/1999) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-383 Latest Action: 12/07/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-139. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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22. 11. H.R.2886 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an adopted alien who is less than 18 years of age may be considered a child under such Act if adopted with or after a sibling who is a child under such Act. Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] (Introduced 09/21/1999) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-383 Latest Action: 12/07/1999 Became Public Law No: 106-139. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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23. LAW
    12. H.R.2883 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Child Citizenship Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 09/21/1999) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-852 Latest Action: 10/30/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-395. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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24. 12. H.R.2883 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Child Citizenship Act of 2000 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 09/21/1999) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 106-852 Latest Action: 10/30/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-395. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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25. LAW
    13. S.3239 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide special immigrant status for certain United States international broadcasting employees. Sponsor: Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] (Introduced 10/25/2000) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/22/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-536. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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26. 13. S.3239 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide special immigrant status for certain United States international broadcasting employees. Sponsor: Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] (Introduced 10/25/2000) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/22/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-536. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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27. LAW
    14. S.2812 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a waiver of the oath of renunciation and allegiance for naturalization of aliens having certain disabilities. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 06/29/2000) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/06/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-448. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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28. 14. S.2812 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a waiver of the oath of renunciation and allegiance for naturalization of aliens having certain disabilities. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 06/29/2000) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/06/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-448. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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29. LAW
    15. S.2045 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Kids 2000 Act Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/09/2000) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: S. Rept. 106-260 Latest Action: 10/17/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-313. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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30. 15. S.2045 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Kids 2000 Act Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/09/2000) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: S. Rept. 106-260 Latest Action: 10/17/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-313. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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31. LAW
    16. S.484 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] (Introduced 02/25/1999) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary; International Relations Latest Action: 11/09/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-484. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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32. 16. S.484 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Bring Them Home Alive Act of 2000 Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] (Introduced 02/25/1999) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary; International Relations Latest Action: 11/09/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-484. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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33. LAW
    17. H.R.4821 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To extend into fiscal year 1999 the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose visa processing was suspended during fiscal year 1998 due to embassy bombings. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/13/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/10/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-360. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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34. 17. H.R.4821 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To extend into fiscal year 1999 the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose visa processing was suspended during fiscal year 1998 due to embassy bombings. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/13/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 11/10/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-360. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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35. LAW
    18. H.R.4658 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To extend the date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/01/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/15/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-259. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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36. 18. H.R.4658 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To extend the date by which an automated entry-exit control system must be developed. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (Introduced 10/01/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/15/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-259. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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37. LAW
    19. H.R.4293 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] (Introduced 07/21/1998) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Judiciary; International Relations Latest Action: 10/30/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-319. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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38. 19. H.R.4293 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] (Introduced 07/21/1998) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Judiciary; International Relations Latest Action: 10/30/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-319. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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39. LAW
    20. H.R.2464 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt internationally adopted children under age 10 from the immunization requirement. Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] (Introduced 09/11/1997) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 105-289 Latest Action: 11/12/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-73. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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40. 20. H.R.2464 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt internationally adopted children under age 10 from the immunization requirement. Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] (Introduced 09/11/1997) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 105-289 Latest Action: 11/12/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-73. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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41. LAW
    21. S.1565 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to make technical corrections to the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Latest Action: 12/02/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-139. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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42. 21. S.1565 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to make technical corrections to the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Latest Action: 12/02/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-139. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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43. LAW
    22. S.1198 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Religious Workers Act of 1997 Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/18/1997) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/06/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-54. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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44. 22. S.1198 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Religious Workers Act of 1997 Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/18/1997) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 10/06/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-54. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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45. LAW
    23. S.1178 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Visa Waiver Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 1997 Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/15/1997) Cosponsors: (13) Latest Action: 04/27/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-173. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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46. 23. S.1178 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Visa Waiver Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 1997 Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/15/1997) Cosponsors: (13) Latest Action: 04/27/1998 Became Public Law No: 105-173. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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47. LAW
    24. S.1161 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations for refugee and entrant assistance for fiscal years 1998 and 1999. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/10/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/02/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-136. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Failed House
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    4. Passed House
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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48. 24. S.1161 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations for refugee and entrant assistance for fiscal years 1998 and 1999. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 09/10/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/02/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-136. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Failed House
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    4. Passed House
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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49. LAW
    25. S.670 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to eliminate the special transition rule for issuance of a certificate of citizenship for certain children born outside the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/08/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-38. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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50. 25. S.670 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to eliminate the special transition rule for issuance of a certificate of citizenship for certain children born outside the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/08/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-38. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

    Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:

    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-08 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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51. LAW
    26. S.2247 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) An Act amending section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sponsor: Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] (Introduced 10/27/1977) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Reports: S.Rept 95-897, H.Rept 95-1683 Latest Action: 11/02/1978 Public Law 95-579. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed Senate
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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52. 26. S.2247 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) An Act amending section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sponsor: Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA] (Introduced 10/27/1977) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary | House - Judiciary Committee Reports: S.Rept 95-897, H.Rept 95-1683 Latest Action: 11/02/1978 Public Law 95-579. (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
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    3. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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