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H.R.1954: Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 6, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (6 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act of 2003 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to naturalization through armed forces service during nonhostile periods to reduce the required qualifying service from three years to two. Prohibits imposition of naturalization application or certificate fees and related State documentation fees for armed forces members seeking to naturalize.Provides for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-111.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1954.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 5 (Roll no. 239).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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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 Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
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May 6, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |