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- H.R.2293
H.R.2293: To provide special immigrant status for aliens serving as translators with the United States Armed Forces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 11, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide special immigrant status to otherwise eligible and admissible nationals of Iraq or Afghanistan who: (1) worked directly as translators with the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 12 months; (2) obtained a favorable recommendation from the first General or Flag officer in the the unit they supported; and (3) cleared a background check and screening. Provides derivative status for spouses and...
(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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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-99.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
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| May 11, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by John Nathan Hostettler (R-Ind.) |