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H.R.477: Nuclear Family Priority Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (1 Democrat, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Nuclear Family Priority Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate parents from the definition of "immediate relatives" with respect to those aliens not subject to worldwide immigration levels or numerical limitations. Replaces 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,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) |