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- H.R.5060
H.R.5060: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow athletes admitted as nonimmigrants described in section 101(a)(15)(P) of such Act to renew their period of authorized admission in 5-year increments.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Jan. 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 5, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (17 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit P-1 visa nonimmigrant athletes to renew their period of authorized U.S. admission in five-year increments. (Current law permits a single five-year renewal of admission.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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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 by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-697.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
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| Jan. 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) |