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H.R.692: Nuclear Family Priority Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Nuclear Family Priority Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to replace existing family-sponsored immigrant categories with a single preference allocation for spouses and children of permanent resident aliens. Reduces the number of, and revises the calculation for, fiscal year family-sponsored immigrant entrants. Establishes a nonimmigrant visa category for an alien who is a parent of a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old.
(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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| Feb. 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) |