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- H.R.1738
H.R.1738: Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 12, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Protecting Children Through Eliminating Visa Loopholes Act This bill requires an alien who seeks to qualify for a nonimmigrant visa as the fiance or spouse of a U.S. citizen to be at least 18 years old, and the sponsoring U.S. citizen must also be at least 18 years old. The bill also establishes that the terms "spouse," "wife," and "husband" shall not apply to any individual less than 18 years old for the purposes of the immigration and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| March 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) |