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H.R.852: Freedom of Religion Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
121 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Freedom of Religion Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied U.S. entry, reentry, or admission, or any other immigration benefit because of the alien's religion or lack of religious beliefs. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to affect immigration law authority when exercised on a case-by-case basis with respect to an individual who a consular officer, an immigration...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Donald Beyer (D-Va.) |