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H.R.2812: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Improvement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of State to adjudicate U.S. passport applications in an individualized, evidence-based manner. Requires the passport application adjudicatory process to be based on an assessment of individual circumstances and evidence. Prohibits an applicant's race, ethnicity, or ancestry from being taken into account in the passport application adjudicatory process....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 10, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas) |