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- H.R.6598
H.R.6598: To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada,
About This Bill
- Introduced July 26, 2018
- Latest Major Action Oct. 1, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 26, 2018
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. (Current law provides such right to only an American Indian born in Canada who has at least...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| July 26, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 26, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) |