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- H.R.2556
H.R.2556: To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Prohibits the issuance of a visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.
(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 Policy and Enforcement.
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| July 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) |