H.R.3552: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" spouses of persons who have been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced Sept. 17, 2007
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 12, 2007

Bill Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "refugee" the legally recognized spouse of a person who has been forced to abort a pregnancy or undergo involuntary sterilization.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Sept. 17, 2007

Introduced in the House by Vito J. Fossella (R-N.Y.)

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