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S.939: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer citizenship automatically on children residing abroad in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent serving in a Government or military position abroad.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 23, 2001
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make an otherwise qualifying child eligible for automatic U.S. citizenship if such child is residing abroad in the legal and physical custody of a citizen parent serving in a military or other Government position abroad.
(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 the Judiciary.
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| May 23, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |