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- H.R.2172
H.R.2172: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the restrictions on foreign student study at a public elementary or secondary school inapplicable in cases where the school evidences a desire for such result, and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to pay the cost of such study.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 16, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from certain foreign student restrictions a public elementary or secondary school student who submits to the Attorney General evidence of the school's desire to enroll or reenroll such student. Prohibits use of Federal funds to pay for such enrollment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| July 16, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |