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S.1291: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 20, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (12 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act or the DREAM Act - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of an unlawful alien's eligibility for higher education benefits based on State residence unless a U.S. national is similarly eligible without regard to such State residence.(Sec. 3) Authorizes the Attorney General to cancel the removal of, and adjust to permanent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 425.
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| Aug. 1, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |