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- H.R.2897
H.R.2897: To provide for the granting of posthumous citizenship to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who died as a result of the hijackings of 4 commercial aircraft, the attacks on the World Trade Center, or the attack on the Pentagon, on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (36 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Attorney General to provide for the granting of posthumous citizenship, as of September 12, 2001, to certain nonculpable aliens or noncitizen nationals otherwise eligible for naturalization who died as a result of the hijackings of four airliners, the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, or as a result of injuries sustained while assisting in the emergency response to the events of September 11, 2001.
(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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| Sept. 14, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |