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- H.R.3110
H.R.3110: FACE Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 19, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Foreign Adopted Children Equality Act or the FACE Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth automatic citizenship criteria for a child adopted outside the United States by a U.S. citizen parent. Deems such an adopted child to be a U.S. citizen at birth. Deems to be a U.S. citizen at birth, after the approval of an application filed within the United States or with a U.S. Embassy, a person who: (1) is older than 18 years of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 Foreign Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
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| June 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Diane Watson (D-Calif.) |