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A bill to close the loophole that allowed the 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from United States banks that financed their terrorist activities, to ensure that illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade United States immigration laws, and for other purposes. [S.86]
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[Cybersecurity ]
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Authorizes a financial institution, when verifying the identity of a non-U.S. citizen or national who is seeking to open a bank account, to accept only: (1) a Social Security number, (2) a passport number and the country of issuance, (3) an alien identification card number, or (4) any combination of such items. Prohibits a financial institution, for such verification purposes, from accepting identification documents issued by a foreign government, other than an unexpired passport.
Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/25/2011
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Uniting American Families Act of 2011 [S.821]
[Immigration ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Rights ]
Uniting American Families Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include a "permanent partner" within the scope of such Act. Defines a "permanent partner" as an individual 18 or older who: (1) is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 or older in which both individuals intend a lifelong commitment; (2) is financially interdependent with the other individual; (3) is not married to, or in a permanent partnership with, anyone other than the individual; (4) is unable to contract with the other individual
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2511-2512) on 04/14/2011
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Passport Identity Verification Act [S.744]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Data Privacy ]
Passport Identity Verification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider, for data sharing purposes only, that when Department of State personnel authorized by the Secretary of State to grant, refuse, revoke, deny, or adjudicate U.S. passports are lawfully engaged in authorized data sharing activities regarding such passport activities, those activities shall be considered law enforcement activities involving the administration of criminal justice. Considers such Department personnel to be engaged in authorized data sharing activities
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2201-2202) on 04/06/2011
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Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 [S.723]
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Birthright Citizenship Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes only if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is: (1) a U.S. citizen or national, (2) a lawful permanent resident alien whose residence is in the United States, or (3) an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2131-2132) on 04/05/2011
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Reform America's Broken Immigration System Act [S.6]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[National Security ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Reform America's Broken Immigration System Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: strengthen our commitments to border security; pass legislation, such as the DREAM Act, supporting national and economic security; implement a rational legal immigration system to ensure that the best and brightest can come to the United States and create jobs; require all U.S. workers to have tamper-proof identification to further prevent and penalize illegal hiring; hold accountable people here illegally by requiring them to either earn
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S129) on 01/25/2011
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English Language Unity Act of 2011 [S.503]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
English Language Unity Act of 2011- Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization. Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/08/2011
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A bill to modify the naturalization requirements related to physical presence in the United States for alien translators granted special immigrant status, and for other purposes. [S.430]
[Immigration ]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, with respect to naturalization of an Afghan or Iraqi translator who is a lawful permanent resident, to count a period of absence from the United States working as a translator for the United States or a U.S. contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq towards the accumulation of the required U.S. physical presence.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/02/2011
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A bill to amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes. [S.3643]
[Defense ]
[Immigration ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to consider a period of time working abroad for the Chief of Mission or U.S. Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity as a period of U.S. residence and physical presence for naturalization purposes if at least a portion of such period was spent working directly in such capacity for the Chief of Mission or U.S. Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pat Toomey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 11/28/2012
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Food Stamp Restoration Act of 2012 [S.3602]
[Food ]
[Human Services ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Agriculture ]
[Poverty ]
Food Stamp Restoration Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), for each of FY2014-FY2021, to establish a food stamp block grant program under which the Secretary shall make annual grants to each participating state that establishes a food stamp program and submits a specified annual report to the Secretary. Requires a participating state to certify that its program includes: (1) work requirements; (2) mandatory drug testing; (3) verification of citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent residency; and (4) limitations on the eligible
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Sponsored by: Sen. James M. Inhofe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6553-6554) on 09/20/2012
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 [S.3216]
[Defense ]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Trade ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Air Quality ]
[Crime ]
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2013. Title I: Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for FY2013 for: (1) the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security; (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, including for the headquarters and mission support consolidation; (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer; (5) intelligence analysis and operations coordination activities;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mary L. Landrieu
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Landrieu. With Written Report No. 112-169. on 05/22/2012
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Ex-PATRIOT Act [S.3205]
[Taxes ]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Expatriation Prevention by Abolishing Tax-Related Incentives for Offshore Tenancy or the Ex-PATRIOT Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose a 30% tax and withholding on capital gains income realized by a nonresident alien individual present in the United States for periods aggregating 183 days or more or an expatriate who has renounced his or her U.S. citizenship for tax avoidance purposes (specified expatriate). Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) render a specified expatriate inadmissible to the United States, and (2) prohibit
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/17/2012
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Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2012 [S.2117]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2012 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1988 to revise requirements for statewide and local workforce investment systems to include adult education activities. Revises member composition of: (1) state workforce investment boards to include state representatives responsible for implementing adult education, literacy, and workplace skills programs under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA); and (2) youth councils established by local workforce investment boards to include representatives
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S852) on 02/16/2012
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SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 [S.1721]
[Immigration ]
[Social Security ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend through FY2012 the eligibility period for benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act for certain aliens and victims of trafficking. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a diversity immigrant VISA petition fee of $30, which shall be deposited directly in the general fund of the Treasury. Applies such fees only to petitions filed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Received In The House. on 10/21/2011
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Enemy Expatriation Act [S.1698]
[Immigration ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Enemy Expatriation Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include engaging in or purposefully and materially supporting hostilities against the United States to the list of acts for which U.S. nationals would lose their nationality. Defines "hostilities" as any conflict subject to the laws of war.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/12/2011
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A bill to prohibit appropriated funds from being used in contravention of section 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. [S.169]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibits the use of community oriented policing services funds in contravention of provisions of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 that restrict a government entity or official from preventing any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the responsible federal immigration agency information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/25/2011
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SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 [S.1618]
[Immigration ]
[Social Security ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Disabilities ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend through FY2012 the eligibility period for benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act for certain aliens and victims of trafficking. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a diversity immigrant VISA petition fee of $25, which shall be deposited directly in the general fund of the Treasury. Applies such fees only to petitions filed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/22/2011
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011 [S.1258]
[Agriculture ]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Trade ]
[National Security ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Education ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011 - Creates a lawful prospective immigrant status for a qualifying alien present in the United States, as well as for such alien's qualifying spouse and children who may be outside the United States. Provides for status adjustment to lawful permanent resident. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 or the DREAM Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/22/2011
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 [S.1141]
[Immigration ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990 or other specified federal law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3448-3449) on 05/26/2011
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Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act. [HR-683]
[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Immigration ]
Regrets the passage of legislation that adversely affected people of Chinese origin in the United States because of their ethnicity. States that nothing in this resolution may be construed or relied on to authorize or support any claim, including but not limited to constitutionally based claims, claims for monetary compensation or claims for equitable relief against the United States or any other party, or serve as a settlement of any claim against the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Mr. Smith (tx) Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 06/18/2012
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English Language Unity Act of 2011 [HB-997]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
English Language Unity Act of 2011- Makes English the official language of the United States. Requires, subject to exceptions and rules of construction, that: (1) official functions of the United States be conducted in English; and (2) all naturalization ceremonies be conducted in English. Establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization. Makes English language requirements and workplace policies, whether in the public or private sector, presumptively consistent with the laws of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Homeland
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 08/02/2012