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S.615: Fairness for Legal Immigrants Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 17, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness for Legal Immigrants Act of 1997 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide for the continued eligibility for food stamps and supplemental security income for legal immigrants receiving such benefits as of the date of enactment of such Act, and for refugees present in the United States as of such date. Provides such benefits for five years to other refugees, asylees, and aliens...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by John H. Chafee (R-R.I.) |