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H.R.264: Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to provide increased protections and eligibility for family-sponsored immigrants. Directs the Secretary of State to establish a Board of Family-based Visa Appeals within the Department of State. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to deny a family-based immigration petition by a U.S. petitioner for an alien spouse or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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Jan. 7, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |