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- H.R.1799
H.R.1799: Fallen Heroes Immigrant Spouse Fairness Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fallen Heroes Immigrant Spouse Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive the two-year marriage requirement for an alien spouse to self-petition for immediate relative status in the case of a spouse of a citizen who dies while on active service in the armed forces.Prohibits any fees relating to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed while on active duty service during periods of military hostilities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| April 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.) |