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Legislative Update
The Associated Press reported last week that Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis has introduced legislation that would reimburse hospitals that provide emergency care for undocumented immigrants with funds subtracted from the foreign aid earmarked for the patient’s country. The congresswoman hopes that such a policy would create an incentive for other countries to better police their borders against undocumented immigration to the U.S.
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H. RES.655: Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre. Sponsor: Rep Cox, Christopher [CA-48] (introduced 6/1/2004) Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Passed/agreed to in House.
Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 228).
For a review of all the immigration bills that have been recently introduced, visit our legislative chart at www.visalaw.com/advocacy.html.
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