H.R.551: Vietnam POW/MIA Rescue Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Jan. 21, 1993
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 1993

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

63 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 42 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Vietnam POW/MIA Rescue Act - Directs the Attorney General to grant asylum to certain nationals of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, or Burma (Myanmar) who personally deliver into U.S. custody a living Vietnam POW/MIA (or participate in such a delivery).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Jan. 21, 1993

Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.)

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