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- S.RES.402
S.RES.402: A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 1228) that revoked the United States citizenship of women who married foreign nationals.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced March 27, 2014
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal. Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2014 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)
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| May 14, 2014 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3044) |
| March 27, 2014 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1831-1832)
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| March 27, 2014 |
Introduced in the Senate by Al Franken (D-Minn.) |