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S.729: DREAM Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (38 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 or DREAM Act of 2009 - Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal the provision making unlawful aliens ineligible for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. citizen or national is eligible for such benefits without regard to state residence. Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel the removal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |