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S.2275: Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 10, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 10, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 10, 2015
Bill Summary
Adoptee Citizenship Act of 2015 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant automatic citizenship to all qualifying children adopted by a U.S. citizen parent, regardless of the date on which the adoption was finalized. An individual born outside of the United States who was adopted by a U.S. citizen parent shall automatically become a U.S. citizen when the following conditions have been fulfilled: the individual was...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 10, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 10, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |