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H.R.1279: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that members of Hamas (commonly known as the Islamic Resistance Movement) be considered to be engaged in a terrorist activity and ineligible to receive visas and excluded from admission into the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 10, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (22 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that members of Hamas (commonly known as the Islamic Resistance Movement) be considered to be engaged in a terrorist activity and ineligible to receive visas and excluded from admission into the United States.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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March 10, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Deutsch (D-Fla.) |