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- H.R.1700
H.R.1700: Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Vulnerable Immigrant Voice Act Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that counsel at the government's expense in a removal or related appeal proceeding shall be provided only for an alien who is: (1) an unaccompanied child, or (2) unable to represent himself or herself due to a serious mental disability.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| March 26, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 26, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) |