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S.296: Uniting American Families Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (27 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Uniting American Families Act of 2013 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include a "permanent partner" within the scope of such Act. Defines a "permanent partner" as an individual 18 or older who: (1) is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 or older in which both individuals intend a lifelong commitment; (2) is financially interdependent with the other individual; (3) is not married to, or in a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S710-712)
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |