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- H.R.6706
H.R.6706: ALIEN Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 11, 2022
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 11, 2022
Bill Summary
Abolishing the Lottery and Immigration Enforcement Now Act of 2022 or the ALIEN Act of 2022 This bill makes various changes to immigration laws, including by (1) eliminating the diversity visa program; (2) establishing additional penalties for non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who overstay a visa, such as criminal penalties for an overstay and permanent bans for repeat overstays; and (3) eliminating the authority of the Department...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Feb. 11, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 11, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Pat Fallon (R-Texas) |