H.CON.RES.240: Expressing the sense of Congress that Elian Gonzalez should be reunited with his father, Juan Gonzalez of Cuba.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Jan. 24, 2000
  • Latest Major Action July 11, 2000

Bill Cosponsors

61 (56 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Declares the sense of the Congress that: (1) Congress should not interfere with normal immigration proceedings by taking any legislative measures designed to delay the reunification of Elian and Juan Gonzalez; and (2) the Immigration and Naturalization Service should proceed with its original decision to return Elian Gonzalez to his father, Juan Gonzalez, in Cuba, and take all necessary steps to reunify Elian Gonzalez with his father as soon...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jan. 24, 2000

Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

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