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- H.R.1238
H.R.1238: To prohibit the presence in the United States of any alien formerly detained at the Department of Defense detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Makes an alien who is detained at the Department of Defense (DOD) detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, permanently ineligible for: (1) U.S. admission for any purpose, including refugee admission; and (2) parole into the United States or any other physical presence in the United States that is not regarded as an admission, including transfer for detention purposes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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| Feb. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) |