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- H.R.3037
H.R.3037: Justice for Victims of Communism Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Nov. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Justice for Victims of Communism Act of 1997 - Amends the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 to extend and revise eligibility for the (Vietnamese) Orderly Departure Program.
(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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Mr. Canady moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Nov. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |