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Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011 [HB-98]
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[Social Security ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to require inclusion of encrypted machine-readable electronic identification strips on Social Security cards. Requires the Commissioner of Social Security to: (1) develop the strip in a manner that enables employers to access the Employment Eligibility Database (EED) established by this Act; and (2) transmit to the Secretary of Homeland Security (HHS) necessary information from an
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Sponsored by: Rep. Darrell E. Issa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Border, Maritime, And Global Counterterrorism. on 01/31/2011
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Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act [HB-6263]
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[Military ]
Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act - Establishes the Commission on Americans Living Abroad which shall conduct a study of how federal laws and policies affect U.S. citizens living abroad, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces. Terminates the Commission upon submission of a final report to Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
Referred To The Subcommittee On Financial Institutions And Consumer Credit. on 10/01/2012
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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. [HB-6223]
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[Military ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to consider the period of time that a person was employed by the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, or was employed by a firm or corporation under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in an executive or managerial level security position as a period of U.S. residence and physical presence for naturalization purposes if at least a portion of such period
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles W. Dent
Signed By President. on 12/28/2012
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 [HB-5855]
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[Immigration ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Science ]
[Air Quality ]
[Environmental ]
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: (1) the Office of the Secretary and executive management, (2) the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, (3) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, (4) the Office of the Chief Information Officer, (5) intelligence analysis and operations activities, and (6) the Office of the Inspector General. Title II: Security, Enforcement,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
Received In The Senate. Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 426. on 06/11/2012
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Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012 [HB-5331]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012 - Amends provisions regarding violence against immigrant women in the following areas: (1) employment of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-visa (victims of certain crimes) nonimmigrant aliens, (2) self-petitioning, (3) protections for children and family members from traffickers and criminals, (4) recapture of unused U-visas, (5) battered spouse and family member protections, (6) asylum, (7) removal, (8) naturalization, (9) VAWA confidentiality, (10) services for trafficking victims, (11) fiancee/fiance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Insurance, Housing And Community Opportunity. on 10/01/2012
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Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012 [HB-5156]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: (1) pursuant to a classification petition approved under a provision that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or (2) who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 05/18/2012
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain requirements for naturalization for American Samoan United States nationals to become United States citizens. [HB-4021]
[Immigration ]
[Human Rights ]
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive specified requirements for naturalization for American Samoan U.S. nationals to become U.S. citizens.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 02/16/2012
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Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act [HB-3761]
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[Immigration ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act - States that any person who serves or has served under honorable conditions as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces in support of contingency operations shall be eligible for naturalization as if the person had served during a period of presidentially-designated military hostilities. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to extend the period for filing a naturalization application to one year after completion of eligible military service. Exempts from worldwide immigrant
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/07/2012
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Medicaid Newborn Coverage Act of 2011 [HB-351]
[Healthcare ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Children and Youth ]
Medicaid Newborn Coverage Act of 2011 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to waive the requirement for proof of citizenship during the first year of life for children born in the United States to a Medicaid-eligible mother.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregorio Sablan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/01/2011
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Enemy Expatriation Act [HB-3166]
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[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: Rep. Robert E. Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 10/24/2011
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SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 [HB-3083]
[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: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 10/24/2011
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Senior Citizenship Act of 2011 [HB-2957]
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[Senior Citizens ]
Senior Citizenship Act of 2011 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) exempt certain persons over the age of 75 from the U.S. history, government, and English language naturalization examination requirements; and (2) permit certain persons over the age of 65 to take such history and government examination in a language other than English.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 09/23/2011
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To permit Members of Congress to administer the oath of allegiance to applicants for naturalization. [HB-249]
[Immigration ]
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit each applicant for naturalization to choose to have the oath of allegiance for naturalization administered by a Member of Congress, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member). Limits the administration of the oath: (1) by a Senator to individuals who reside in the Senator's state; and (2) by a Member of the House of Representatives, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to individuals who reside in the respective congressional district. Limits the Member's authority solely to the administration
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose E. Serrano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 02/07/2011
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Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2011 [HB-2226]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2011 - 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: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 09/08/2011
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People Resolved to Obtain an Understanding of Democracy Act [HB-218]
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[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
People Resolved to Obtain an Understanding of Democracy Act or the P.R.O.U.D. Act - Amends the Immigration and Naturalization Act to provide for the naturalization of certain graduates of U.S. high schools who are under 25 years of age on the date of application for naturalization.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 01/24/2011
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Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2011 [HB-2116]
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[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: Rep. Colleen W. Hanabusa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011
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Filipino Veterans of World War II Family Reunification Act [HB-2115]
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[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Human Rights ]
Filipino Veterans of World War II Family Reunification Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from worldwide or numerical limitations on immigrant visas sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who were naturalized under the Immigration Act of 1990.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011
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Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act [HB-1929]
[Healthcare ]
[Immigration ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act - Amends the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 to exempt until September 30, 2014, petitions for employment-based immigrants who are qualified physical therapists or professional nurses from numerical limitations on worldwide levels of employment-based immigrants and numerical limitations on individuals from individual foreign states, subject to a cap of 20,000 visas. Establishes fees for such visas. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Health Resources and Services
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 07/11/2011
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Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 [HB-1842]
[Immigration ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 or 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 on a conditional basis, an alien who: (1) entered the United States on or before his or her 15th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding this Act's enactment, (2) is a person of good moral character, (3) is not inadmissible under specified grounds of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 06/01/2011
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Reuniting Families Act [HB-1796]
[Immigration ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Reuniting Families Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to establish the fiscal year worldwide level of employment-based immigrants at 140,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas, and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2011. Establishes the fiscal year worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants at 480,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas, and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2011. Revises the definition of "immediate relative" to: (1) mean a child, spouse, or parent of a U.S. citizen
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration Policy And Enforcement. on 06/01/2011