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H.R.3123: To extend the designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for temporary protected status under that section.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced July 23, 2007
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (7 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Extends: (1) the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country whose nationals are eligible for temporary protected status through September 30, 2008; and (2) any related existing work authorization that is effective until October 1, 2007, until not earlier than April 1, 2008. Applies such extension to an alien who is a Liberian national or a person having no nationality whose last habitual residence was Liberia...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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. 3123.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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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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July 23, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.) |