H.R. 5288, the Commuter Students From Border Nations Act of 2002 introduced by Rep. John LaFalce (D-NY), would allow Canadian and Mexican citizens to continue using B visas to attend part-time school in the US.

H.R. 5294, the Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), would grant posthumous US citizenship to lawfully present noncitizens that died during the September 11th terrorist attacks.  It would also allow spouses and children of these victims to apply for naturalization, regardless of their own immigration status. Meanwhile, a British woman who was widowed in the attacks was recently granted permanent residency.  Deena Gilbey became known after going to the media after the INS threatened to deport her, a charge the INS has denied.

Congress has left for its August recess, so there won’t be any legislative news for the next month.  When they return, however, there are a number of immigration related bills they are expected to take up, including the Family Reunification Act of 2002 that would restore some fairness to immigration law, and the bill to increase the State 20 program for physician J waivers from 20 to 30.

 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Bill Number

Title/Description

Legislative Actions
H.R. 22 Would delay the legal effect of an agreement signed by an undocumented immigrant admitting that they are in the US without authorization and seeking voluntary departure for 72 hours, except in cases where the immigrant met with an attorney or other legal representative before signing such an agreement. Introduced by Rep. LaTourette (R-OH) on 01/03/2001, referred to Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to the Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 26 Baseball Diplomacy Act; would suspend the application of laws prohibiting dealings between the US and Cuba to Cuban nationals who are entering the US to play professional baseball. Introduced by Rep. Serrano (D-NY) on 01/03/2001, referred to Committee on the Judiciary and Committee on International Relations; 02/12/2001 referred to the Immigration Subcommittee; 3/13/2001 Referred to House subcommittee 
H.R. 35 The Illegal Foreign Contributions Prohibition Act of 2001, would prohibit campaign contributions from anyone who is not a citizen or national of the US. Introduced by Rep. Doug Bereuter (R-NE) on 01/03/2001, referred to the Committee on House Administration
H.R. 87 The Keeping Families Together Act of 2001, would return some sections of immigration law to their status before the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.  Introduced by Rep. Filner (D-CA) on 01/03/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 133 Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act so that people on whose behalf a family-based immigrant petition has been filed do not have to wait longer to obtain a visa because they move from the second to the first preference through the naturalization of a parent or spouse. Introduced by Rep. Mink (D-HI) on 01/03/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 171 The Fairness to Immigrant Veterans Act of 2001, would eliminate the application of some of the harsher of the 1996 immigration laws to immigrants who have served in the US armed forces.  Introduced by Rep. Jose Serrano (D-NY) on 01/03/2001, referred to Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R 190 Would create a law that denied citizenship to those born in the US to a mother who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the US.   Introduced by Rep. Bob Stump (R-AZ) on 01/03/2001, referred to Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 329 Would establish an INS office in Nashville, TN. Introduced by Rep. Bob Clement (D-TN) on 01/31/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee

H.R. 340

 The Excellence and Accountability in Education Act, would provide additional funding for programs designed to educate migratory students, including English instruction. Introduced by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) on 01/31/2001, referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce; 3/29/2001 House committee /subcommittee actions

H.R. 345

 The Public Education Reinvestment, Reinvention and Responsibility Act, would amend and fund numerous programs relating to the education of immigrant children. Introduced by Rep. Tim Roemer (D-IN) on 01/31/2001; 3/29/2001 House committee /subcommittee actions
H.R. 348 The Central American and Haitian Adjustment Act of 1999, would make nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Haiti eligible for relief under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act, and would extend the deadline for NACARA applications until 2003. Introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on 01/31/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/16/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 357 The Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2001, would allow Liberian nationals who obtained or were eligible to obtain Temporary Protected Status in the US to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident. Introduced by Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) on 01/31/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/12/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 500 The U.S. Employee, Family Unity, and Legalization Act, would change the registry date from the current January 1, 1972 to February 6, 1996 and provide for the update of the registry date for six years.  The law would eliminate the retroactive application of new grounds for deportation when the offense occurred before it was a reason for deportation and would amend the definition of aggravated felony It would also require that for other offenses to be considered aggravated felonies a sentence of at least one year actually be imposed and not simply be a possibility.  The law would eliminate the three and ten-year bars on readmission that currently apply to people who have failed to maintain valid immigration status in the US.  It would amend the recently created V visa to allow spouses and children of permanent residents to enter the US to achieve family unity immediately.  Introduced by Rep. Luis Guittierrez (D-IL) on 02/07/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
H.R. 505 The Alien Unaccompanied Minor Adjustment and Protection Act of 2001, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of alien children who arrive in the US without their parents. The bill would also create a panel of advisors independent of the INS who would serve as guardians ad litem to the unaccompanied children.  Introduced by Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) on 02/07/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/23/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 531 Would grant Salvadoran nationals in the US since January 13, 2001, the date a massive earthquake hit El Salvador, temporary protected status for one year Introduced by Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA) on 02/08/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/23/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 544 Would require the INS to create regulations outlining the situations in which gender-based persecution can for the basis for a valid asylum claim. Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) on 02/08/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 02/16/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 654 The Immigration Services Consumer Protection Act of 2001, would create criminal penalties for immigration consultants who do not have a license from the INS and do not provide written agreements for the clients outlining the services to be rendered. Introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on 02/14/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 03/02/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 690 The Permanent Partners Immigration Act of 2001, would provide full immigration benefits to same-sex couples. Introduced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) on 02/14/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 03/02/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 707 The Central American and Haitian Adjustment Act of 1999, would amend the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act to extend the application period through 2003, and would also allow Guatemalans, Salvadorans and Haitians to apply under the more favorable provisions that currently apply to Nicaraguans. Introduced by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) on 02/14/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 03/02/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 720 The Alien Children Protection Act of 2001, would make unaccompanied alien children eligible for temporary protected status, would require the INS to detain such children in appropriate facilities, and would allow such children to apply for permanent residency after five years. Introduced by Rep. David Wu (D-OR) on 02/14/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 03/02/2001 referred to Immigration Subcommittee
H.R. 814 would eliminate the annual limits on the number of spouses of permanent residents that could immigrate to the US. Introduced by Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ) on 03/01/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 03/09/2001 referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration
H.R. 875 The Restoration of Women’s Citizenship Act, would restore US citizenship to women who lost it solely because they married a foreign national prior to September 22, 1922, and died before December 24, 1952, when the Immigration and Nationality Act was changed to eliminate this provision. Such a bill could help children and grandchildren of these women gain legal status in the US. Introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) on 03/06/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 3/9/2001 referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration
H.R. 945 The Andean Adjustment Act of 2001, would allow nationals of Colombia and Peru to apply for adjustment of status even if they have had previous immigration status or employment violations.  To be eligible, the person must have been in the US on December 1, 1995 and have been physically present for one year after that date. Introduced by Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) on 03/08/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 3/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 957 Would increase the number of positions in the INS dedicated to combating immigrants smuggling.  It would also sharply increase the sentences for those convicted of immigrant smuggling. Introduced by Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL) on 03/08/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 3/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 964 The Senior Citizenship Act of 2001, would create an exemption from the English language requirement for naturalization for people over 65, and would allow them to take the civics examination in the language of their choice. Introduced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) on 03/08/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 3/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.993 To improve the prevention and punishment of criminal smuggling, transporting, and harboring of aliens, and for other purposes Sponsor: Rep Keller, Ric (introduced 3/13/2001); 3/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1028 Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the presumption that a filed immigrant visa petition is evidence of the intent to abandon one’s residence in applications for student and visitor visas by spouses and children of permanent residents. Introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) on 03/14/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1195 Would extend the filing deadline under section 245(i) until April 30, 2002 Introduced by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) on 03/22/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1209 The Child Status Protection Act of 2001, would eliminate the problem of children of applicants for green cards “aging out,” that is, turning 21 during the pendancy of the application and thus no longer being eligible as a derivative.  Under the bill, the age of a child would be determined by its age at the time the green card application was filed. Introduced by Rep. George Gekas (R-PA) on 03/26/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/7/2001 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Major Action: 7/30/2002 Presented to President.
H.R. 1242 Would extend the filing deadline for section 245(i) until October 31, 2001. Earlier, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) introduced a bill (H.R. 1195) that would extend the deadline until April 30, 2002. Introduced by Rep. Peter King (R-NY) on 03/27/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1266 The Secret Evidence Repeal Act of 2001, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the way in which classified evidence is used in immigration proceedings.  It would allow such evidence to be used only in cases opposing an application for admission, to deny discretionary relief from removal, and if the ground of deportation is participation in terrorist activities.  Introduced by Rep. David Bonior (D-MI) on 03/28/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1306 The Wire Transfer Fairness and Disclosure Act of 2001, would amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require disclosure of exchange rates in international money transfers.  Many immigrants and advocates feel that transfer services change unfairly high and hidden rates of exchange, and numerous lawsuits have been filed over the matter. Introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on 03/29/2001, referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, 4/10/2001 referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit; 4/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee.
H.R. 1327 Would prohibit H-2A agricultural workers from filing suit against their employer except in the state where the employer resides or has its principal place of business. Introduced by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) on 03/29/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1345 The Consular Review Act of 2001, would call for the creation of a Board of Visa Appeals with the authority to review decisions of consular officers denying visas.  Introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) on 04/03/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1449 The Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make people who have engaged in torture or committed war crimes inadmissible and deportable.  It would also establish a special Justice Department office focused on enforcing the provision. Introduced by Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) on 04/04/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 4/19/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1452 The Family Reunification Act of 2001, would restore many of the laws dealing with deportation to their pre-1996 state. Introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) on 04/04/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; Latest Major Action: 7/23/2002 House committee /subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
H.R. 1560 The Increase in Numerical Limitation for Asylees Adjustment Act of 2001, would increase the annual limit on the number of asylees who can be granted adjustment of status from 10,000 to 25,000. Introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
Title
H.R. 1561 The Date of Registry and Legal Amnesty Restoration Act of 2001, would change the registry date from January 1, 1972 to January 1, 1986 and advance the date by one year in each of the five following years. Introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1562 The Immigration Restructuring and Accountability Act of 2001, would split the INS into two separate agencies, the Bureau of Immigration Service and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement and, would create an Office of the Associate Attorney General for Immigration Affairs to coordinate functions between the two agencies. introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and to the Committee on Government Reform; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1563 The Preserving Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Children Act of 2001, would eliminate restrictions on the ability of the states to authorize in state tuition to undocumented children attending state universities.  It would also restore eligible for social services for immigrant children to their status before the 1996 welfare reform law. Introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1571 The Alien Child Protection and Deferred Enforced Departure Family Unity Act of 2001, would authorize the adjustment of status of children under 12 who have no legally recognized parent.  It would also authorize the issuance of an order of deferred enforced departure for parents of US citizen children under 18. Introduced by Rep. Major Owens (D-NY) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1572 the Worker Amnesty and Opportunity Act of 2001, would allow undocumented immigrants who have been in the US for 10 years and are either sponsored by a labor organization to work in an area with worker shortages, are eligible to attend university, or are at least 65 years old. Introduced by Rep. Major Owens (D-NY) on 04/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1582 The Immigrant Children’s Educational Advancement and Dropout Prevention Act of 2001, would provide for the adjustment of status of deportable aliens under age 21 who have been in the US for at least five years and are in high school or college. Introduced by Rep. Luiz Gutierrez (D-IL) on 04/25/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and to the Committee on Education and the Workforce; 6/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1615 Would extend the section 245(i) deadline until April 30, 2002 Introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) on 04/26/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1616 The Veterans’ Citizenship Act of 2001, would authorize the filing of naturalization applicants by immigrants who have completed three years of service in the US armed forced after obtaining permanent residence. Introduced by Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL) on 04/26/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1713 Would make section 245(i) permanent. Introduced by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on 05/03/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1726 Would provide for the adjustment of status of nationals of Montserrat who were granted Temporary Protected Status when it was first offered in the fall of 1997. Introduced by Rep. Major Owens (D-NY) on 05/03/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1806 The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001, would allow Liberian nationals in the US continuously since January 1, 2001 to apply for adjustment of status. Applicants would not be subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility or those relating to status violations while in the US. Introduced by Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) on 05/10/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.1840 To extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees. Sponsor: Rep Davis, Tom(introduced 5/15/2001); 10/31/2001 Referred to Senate committee; 12/13/2001 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288. Latest Major Action: 5/20/2002 Presented to President.
H.R.1885 To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings, and for other purposes.  Introduced by George Gekas; 9/6/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent; 3/12/2002 Resolving differences / Conference — House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 365. (H.Res. 365incorporated the text of H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, in H.R. 1885, the Section 245(i) Extension Act.)
H.R. 1892 The Family Sponsor Immigration Act of 2001, would allow the substitution of a sponsor for purposes of the affidavit of support when the original sponsor of the immigrant has died.  The new sponsor must be a close family member, and it must also be determined that the underlying immigrant visa petition should not be revoked. Introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) on 05/17/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 07/10/2001 reported to whole House (text as reported); 7/24/2001 Referred to Senate committee; 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CRS14064-14065; text as passed Senate: CR S14064); 3/1/2002 Presented to President; 3/13/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-150.
H.R.1904 To establish an Office of Children’s Services within the Department of Justice to coordinate and implement Government actions involving unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe(introduced 5/17/2001); (See also S. 121); 5/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.1910 To deny Federal public benefits to individuals who were participants in Nazi persecution Sponsor: Rep Saxton, Jim(introduced 5/17/2001); 5/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1918 The Student Adjustment Act of 2001, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow states to determine whether a foreign national is a resident of the state for in-state tuition purposes.  It would also allow children under 21 who are in US schools to apply for adjustment of status. Introduced by Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT) on 05/21/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and to the Committee on Education and the Workforce; 7/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1984 The English Language Unity Act of 2001, would make English the official language of the US. Introduced by Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA) on 05/24/2001, referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and to the Committee on the Judiciary; 7/25/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 1996 The Civil Rights for International Travelers Act, would forbid US Customs officers from engaging in racial profiling in determining which people seeking entry to the US to search. Introduced by Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) on 05/24/2001, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means; 6/4/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 2030 The Secret Evidence Against Lawful Aliens Repeal Act of 2001, would prohibit the use of secret evidence, that is, evidence that the alien is not permitted to see, in deportation proceedings against people who are lawfully in the US.  Under the bill, the procedures dealing with the use of classified evidence in criminal proceedings would be made applicable in removal proceedings about legal immigrants. Introduced by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) on 05/25/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/18/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 2113 To amend title 18, United States Code, to make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a drug or alcohol in the body of the driver at a land border port of entry, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) on 06/07/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/18/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2155 The Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act, would provide for the creation of a national museum in El Paso, Texas that would commemorate immigration to the US from Mexico and Central America. Sponsor: Rep Flake, Jeff(introduced 6/13/2001); 7/16/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R. 2162 The Paso al Norte National Museum of Immigration History Act, would provide for the creation of a national museum in El Paso, Texas that would commemorate immigration to the US from Mexico and Central America. Introduced by Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) on 06/13/2001, referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/18/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 8/20/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2256 To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a 5-year pilot program under which health care providers are reimbursed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the costs associated with providing emergency medical care to aliens who are not lawfully present in the United States and are not detained by any law enforcement authority, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Kolbe, Jim(introduced 6/20/2001); 7/16/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 2258 To amend title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide for the eligibility of certain aliens suffering from domestic abuse for SSI, food stamps, TANF, Medicaid, SSBG, and certain other public benefit programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Levin, Sander M.(introduced 6/20/2001); 7/25/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2276 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier matching the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien. Sponsor: Rep Gekas, George W.(introduced 6/21/2001); 6/27/2001 House committee/subcommittee actions: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote
HR 2277 To provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of treaty traders and treaty investors. Sponsor: Rep Gekas, George W.(introduced 6/21/2001); 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.; 12/20/2001 Cleared for White House; 1/16/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-124.
H.R.2278 To provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees, and to reduce the period of time during which certain intracompany transferees have to be continuously employed before applying for admission to the United States. Sponsor: Rep Gekas, George W.(introduced 6/21/2001); 9/5/2001 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5357-5358); 9/6/2001 Received in the Senate; 10/16/2001 Referred to Senate committee; 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.; 12/20/2001 Cleared for White House.; ¼/2002 Presented to President; 1/16/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-125.
H.R. 2348 The Tohono O’odham Citizenship Act of 2001, would make members of the Tohono O’odham Nation US citizens even if they were born in Mexico.  Introduced by Rep. Ed Pastor (D-AZ) on 06/27/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/27/2001 Referred to House committee; 7/16/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2690 To amend the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees. Rep Radanovich, George P.(introduced 7/31/2001); 7/31/2001 Referred to House committee; 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 2705 To modify the requirements applicable to the admission into the United States of H-1C nonimmigrant registered nurses, and for other purposes Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila (introduced 8/1/2001)
Latest Major Action: 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2712 Mass Immigration Reduction Act of 2001 –Provides that during a specified immigration moratorium period: (1) employment-based immigrant visas shall be reduced, and family-sponsored and diversity immigrant visas shall be eliminated; (2) immigrant status shall be granted only to children and spouses of U.S. citizens or priority workers; (3) refugee admissions and asylee adjustments shall be limited to 25,000 per year; and (4) an alien shall be required to renounce citizenship or nationality of any other country in order to be naturalized as a U.S. citizen. Sponsor: Rep Tancredo, Thomas G.(introduced 8/1/2001); 8/1/2001 Referred to House committee; 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee

H.R. 2713

 

 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the Attorney General to create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens who entered the United States at least 15 years prior to the application date. Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine(introduced 8/1/2001); 8/1/2001 Referred to House committee; 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 2736 To provide for the adjustment of status of certain foreign agricultural workers, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-2A worker program under that Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L.(introduced 8/2/2001); 1/24/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 2772 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify restrictions added by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Sponsor: Rep LaFalce, John J.(introduced 8/2/2001); 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 2791 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove from an alien the initial burden of establishing that he or she is entitled to nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, in the case of an alien seeking such status in order to enter the United States for a brief temporary stay occasioned by a family obligation, such as the illness or death of a close relative. Sponsor: Rep Mink, Patsy T.(introduced 8/2/2001); 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2809 To increase the total number of nonimmigrant visas that may be issued to nurses under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act in each fiscal year, to increase the number of such visas that may be allocated for employment in States with larger populations, and to exempt locally-owned hospitals in health professional shortage areas from certain requirements applicable to employment of physicians and nurses admitted under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act. Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre(introduced 8/2/2001); 8/2/2001 Referred to House committee; 9/10/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2897 To provide for the granting of posthumous citizenship to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who died as a result of the hijackings of 4 commercial aircraft, the attacks on the World Trade Center, or the attack on the Pentagon, on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E.(introduced 9/14/2001); 9/28/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2928 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the removal of aliens who aid or abet a terrorist organization or an individual who has conducted, is conducting, or is planning to conduct a terrorist activity.  Sponsor: Rep Andrews, Robert E.(introduced 9/21/2001); 9/28/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2965 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the exchange of information by electronic means between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other Federal agencies. Sponsor: Rep Shays, Christopher(introduced 9/25/2001); 9/28/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.2984 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that aliens provided nonimmigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of that Act are counted, for purposes of determining whether the numerical limitation on the provision of such status has been reached, in a manner that is accurate, fair, and takes into account only those aliens who actually commence employment as such a nonimmigrant.  Sponsor: Rep Andrews, Robert E.(introduced 10/2/2001); 10/2/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3002 To provide for the establishment of an alien nonimmigrant student tracking system. Sponsor: Rep Sweeney, John E.(introduced 10/2/2001); 10/2/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3016 To amend the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 with respect to the responsibilities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding biological agents and toxins, and to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to such agents and toxins, to clarify the application of cable television system privacy requirements to new cable services, to strenghen security at certain nuclear facilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Tauzin, W. J. (Billy)(introduced 10/3/2001); 10/16/2001 House preparation for floor: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.; 11/6/2001 Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 107-231, Part II.
HR 3030 To extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Latham, Tom(introduced 10/4/2001); 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.; 12/20/2001 Cleared for White House; 1/4/2002 Presented to President; 1/16/2002 Signed by President; 1/16/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-128.
H.R.3033 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to authorize the appropriation of funds for the program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and to provide for a GAO review of such program.  Sponsor: Rep McCollum, Betty(introduced 10/4/2001); 10/4/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3043 To provide for the establishment of an alien nonimmigrant student tracking system. Sponsor: Rep Sweeney, John E.(introduced 10/4/2001); 10/4/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3052 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require that nonimmigrant visa applicants provide fingerprints. Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene(introduced 10/5/2001); 10/5/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3077 To improve procedures with respect to the admission to, and departure from, the United States of aliens. Sponsor: Rep Castle, Michael N.(introduced 10/10/2001); 10/10/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3162 To deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr.(introduced 10/23/2001); 10/25/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 – 1. Record Vote Number: 313. (consideration: CRS10990-11060); 10/26/2001 Signed by President Bush into law;
H.R.3179 For the relief of certain aliens who were aboard the Golden Venture. Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell (introduced 10/30/2001) Private bill; 10/30/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3181 To establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of visas for nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants, to improve procedures for issuance of nonimmigrant student visas, and to enhance procedures for admission at ports of entry to the United States. Sponsor: Rep Bilirakis, Michael (introduced 10/30/2001); 10/30/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3205 To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. (introduced 11/1/2001); 11/1/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/8/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3221 To establish a temporary moratorium on the issuance of visas for nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants and to improve reporting requirements for universities under the foreign student monitoring program. Sponsor: Rep Roukema, Marge (introduced 11/1/2001); 11/1/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3222 To limit the number of H1-B nonimmigrant visas issued in any fiscal year. Sponsor: Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. (introduced 11/1/2001); 11/1/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3229 To enhance the security of the international borders of the United States. Sponsor: Rep Gallegly, Elton(introduced 11/6/2001); 11/6/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/7/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3231 To replace the Immigration and Naturalization Service with the Agency for Immigration Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. (introduced 11/6/2001); 11/6/2001 Referred to House committee; 11/9/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 11/15/2001 House committee/subcommittee actions: Subcommittee Hearings Held; 4/24/2002 House preparation for floor. Latest Status: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 396 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3231with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. 4/26/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3286 To provide for a temporary moratorium on visas for certain aliens, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Weldon, Dave (introduced 11/13/2001); 11/14/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 11/27/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3356 For the relief of Mohamed Abshir Musse, Mariam Musse Gul, Abdullahi Mohamed Abshir, and Madina Mohamed Abshir. Sponsor: Rep Petri, Thomas E. (introduced 11/27/2001) Private bill; 12/5/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3416 To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the hiring as security screening personnel of legal immigrants who have filed for naturalization before September 11, 2001. Sponsor: Rep Mink, Patsy T. (introduced 12/5/2001); 12/6/2001 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3487 To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to health professions programs regarding the field of nursing. Sponsor: Rep Bilirakis, Michael (introduced 12/13/2001); 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time; 1/23/2002 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
H.R.3505 To provide for transitional employment eligibility for qualified lawful permanent resident alien airport security screeners until their naturalization process is completed, and to expedite that process. Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. (introduced 12/17/2001); 12/17/2001 Referred to House committee; 12/18/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 1/14/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3515 To ensure that aliens studying in the United States comply with the terms and conditions applicable to such study, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Miller, George (introduced 12/18/2001); 12/18/2001 Referred to House committee; 1/14/2002 Referred to House subcommittee; 3/19/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
H.R.3525 To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes.  Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. (introduced 12/19/2001); 12/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee; 4/15/2002 Senate floor actions: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2643-2659) (On March 12, 2002,H.Res. 365 was agreed to by the House. H.Res. 365incorporated the text ofH.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, in H.R. 1885, the Section 245(i) Extension Act.); 4/18/2002 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Latest Status: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 – 0. Record Vote Number: 75. (On March 12, 2002, H.Res. 365 was agreed to by the House.H.Res. 365 incorporated the text of H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, in H.R. 1885, the Section 245(i) Extension Act.) 5/14/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-173.
H.R.3555 To prevent, prepare for, and respond to the threat of terrorism in America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Menendez, Robert (introduced 12/20/2001); 12/20/2001 Referred to House committee; 12/28/2001 Referred to House subcommittee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee; 4/5/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3600 To establish a National Border Security Agency. Sponsor: Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. (introduced 12/20/2001); 1/15/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3714 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate entry into the United States by nonimmigrant aliens for brief temporary stays for the serious illness or death of a member of the alien’s immediate family. Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. (introduced 2/12/2002); 2/12/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3758 For the relief of So Hyun Jun. Sponsor: Rep McCrery, Jim (introduced 2/13/2002); 2/13/2002 Referred to House committee
HR 3776 To amend sections 562 and 563 of the Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for direct Federal payment to hospitals and emergency ambulance service providers of emergency medical care and certain emergency ambulance services for illegal immigrants. Sponsor: Rep Kolbe, Jim (introduced 2/14/2002); 2/14/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/5/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3828 To provide additional protections for battered immigrant families. Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. (introduced 2/28/2002); 2/28/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3846 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the submission of an application for naturalization under section 322 of such Act on behalf of a child by the child’s grandparent or legal guardian, if the parent who otherwise would be authorized to submit such application is deceased Sponsor: Rep Frank, Barney (introduced 3/5/2002); 3/5/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3894 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore fairness to immigration law, and for other purposes Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. (introduced 3/7/2002); 3/7/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3906 To except spouses and children of Philippine servicemen in the United States Navy from bars to admission and relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Sponsor: Rep Cunningham, Randy (Duke)(introduced 3/7/2002); 3/7/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3959 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require the Immigration and Naturalization Service to verify whether an alien has an immigration status rendering the alien eligible for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and to achieve parity between the immigration status required for employment as an airport security screener and the immigration status required for service in the Armed Forces, and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit naturalization through active-duty military service during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe (introduced 3/13/2002); 3/13/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
HR 3984 To amend the Patriot Act to permit an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence whose spouse died as a result of a terrorist activity on September 11, 2001, to apply for naturalization under the conditions that would have applied if such death had not occurred Sponsor: Rep Ferguson, Mike (introduced 3/18/2002); 3/18/2002 Referred to House committee
H.R.4009 To increase the authority of the Attorney General to remove, suspend, and impose other disciplinary actions on, employees of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Sponsor: Rep Issa, Darrell E. (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee
H.R.4010 To provide for a temporary moratorium on visas for certain aliens, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Weldon, Dave (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee
HR 4037 To amend the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act to identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the United States. Sponsor: Rep Davis, Tom (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee
HR 4043 To bar Federal agencies from accepting for any identification-related purpose and State-issued driver’s license, or other comparable identification document, unless the State requires licenses or comparable documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens to expire upon the expiration of the aliens’ nonimmigrant visas, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Flake, Jeff (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee; 4/23/2002 Referred to House subcommittee. Latest Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
HR 4058 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require the Immigration and Naturalization Service to verify whether an alien has an immigration status rendering the alien eligible for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and to achieve parity between the immigration status required for employment as an airport security screener and the immigration status required for service in the Armed Forces, and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit naturalization through active-duty military service during specified military operations. Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/21/2002 Referred to House subcommittee.
HR 4074 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture. Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. (introduced 3/20/2002); 3/20/2002 Referred to House committee
HR 4108 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the administrative structure for carrying out the immigration laws. Sponsor: Rep Kolbe, Jim (introduced 4/9/2002)
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2002 Referred to House committee. Latest Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4597 To prevent nonimmigrant aliens who are delinquent in child support payments from gaining entry into the United States. Sponsor: Rep Cardin, Benjamin L. (introduced 4/25/2002)
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2002 Referred to House subcommittee. Latest Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
HR 4649 To adjust the immigration status of certain Haitian nationals. Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. (introduced 5/2/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2002 Referred to House committee. Latest Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 4703 To establish a joint United States-Canada customs inspection pilot project. Sponsor: Rep Levin, Sander M. (introduced 5/9/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2002 Referred to House committee. Latest Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5288 To reaffirm the historic treatment of part-time commuter students from Canada and Mexico as temporary visitors for purposes of entry into the United States Sponsor: Rep LaFalce, John J. (introduced 7/26/2002)
Latest Major Action: 7/26/2002 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5294 To accord honorary citizenship to the alien victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States and to provide for the granting of citizenship to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks. Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. (introduced 7/26/2002)
Latest Major Action: 7/26/2002 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SENATE
S. 19 The Protecting Civil Rights for All Americans, includes a provision directing the Attorney General to conduct a nationwide study of traffic stops.  Among the factors that would be examined are whether a person’s immigration status was an issue in the stop. Introduced by Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD) on 01/22/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S.56 Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include children born in the Philippines and Japan to US citizen fathers as immediate relatives for immigration purposes. Introduced by Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI) on 01/22/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S. 121 The Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2001, would create an Office of Children’s Services to deal with issues relating to unaccompanied immigrant children.  introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Bob Graham (D-FL) on 01/22/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 2/28/2002 Senate committee/subcommittee actions: Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration. Hearings held. 
S. 169 The Criminal State Alien Assistance Program II and Local Medical Emergency Reimbursement Act, would provide federal dollars to reimburse states for some of the costs associated with undocumented immigrants.  Introduced by Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) on 01/24/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary;
S. 226 The Northern Border States Council Act, would establish a council of northern states and Canada to address trade and immigration issues. Introduced by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) on 01/31/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S. 269 The Immigrants to New Americans Act, would create a program within the Department of Education that would provide funding for schools and local organizations to provide immigrants students and their families with services necessary to help them fully participate in American society.  Introduced by Sen. Max Cleland (D-GA) on 2/07/2001, referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
S. 329 The Peopling of America Theme Study Act, would require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of historic landmarks related to immigration to the US. Introduced by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) on 02/14/2001, referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; 6/5/2001 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.; 8/3/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CRS8995-8996; text: CR S8995-8996); 9/6/2001 House committee/subcommittee actions: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
S. 439 Would establish an INS office in Nashville, Tennessee.  See also H.R. 329 Introduced by Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN) 0n 03/01/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S.507 A bill to implement further the Act (Public Law 94-241) approving the covenant to establish a commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes.  Sponsor: Sen Murkowski, Frank H. (introduced 3/9/2001); 6/5/2001 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.
S. 562 The Working Families Registry Act, would move the date for the registry, a means by which long time undocumented residents can obtain permanent residence from January 1, 1972 to January 1, 1986.  It would also update the registry date for the next five years. Introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) on 03/19/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S.644 A bill to authorize the establishment of a suboffice of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Sponsor: Sen Hutchinson, Y. Tim (introduced 3/29/2001); 3/29/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 656 The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2001, would allow Liberian nationals in the US on January 1, 2001 to apply for adjustment of status.  People convicted of an aggravated felony or two or more crimes of moral turpitude would not be eligible, but would exempt applicants from some requirements for immigration, including that they properly entered the US. Introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) on 03/29/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 3/29/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 672 The Alien Child Status Protection Act, would eliminate the problem of children ageing out while their parents’ application for immigration is pending. Currently, if a child turns 21 before the application is approved, they are no longer eligible to immigrate with their parents.  This bill would allow them to immigrate so long as the parents’ application was filed before the child turned 21. Introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on 04/02/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
S.702 A bill for the relief of Gao Zhan. Sponsor: Sen Allen, George (introduced 4/5/2001); 4/5/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 778 Would extend the section 245(i) deadline to April 30, 2002. Introduced by Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) on 04/26/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 7/26/2001 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 104; 9/6/2001 Senate floor actions: See alsoH.R. 1885.
S. 799 The Reasonable Search Standards Act, would prohibit the use of racial and other discriminatory profiling by the US Customs Service.  The law would address the concern that non-whites are singled out for inspection upon entry to the US by requiring Customs officials to have specific information of suspected wrongdoing before conducting a search. Introduced by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) on 04/30/2001, referred to the Committee on Finance; 4/30/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 862 The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Reauthorization Act of 2001, would provide $750 million a year from 2002 to 2006 to state and local governments to cover the costs associated with prosecuting and jailing undocumented immigrants. Introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on 05/10/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/10/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 864 The Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act of 2001, would create a ground of inadmissibility based on commission of torture, extrajudicial killing and violations of religious freedom.  It would also create an office within the Justice Department dedicated to the removal of such people from the US. Introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) on 05/10/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/10/2001 Referred to Senate committee. 4/25/2002 Senate preparation for floor. Latest Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.
S. 884 The Southwest Border Port-of-Entry Infrastructure Improvement Act, calls for a study of the current infrastructure at ports-of-entry and would establish a fund for improvements and technological developments. Introduced by Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM) on 05/15/2001, referred to the Committee on Finance; 5/15/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 887 The Torture Victims Relief Act of 2001, would provide $75 million in funding for torture victims over the next three years. Introduced by Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN) on 05/15/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/15/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 939 Would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on adopted children of US citizens serving in the military overseas. Introduced by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) on 05/23/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 5/23/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S 955 A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the 1996 immigration laws, including: the elimination of mandatory and indefinite detention; eliminating the bars to admissibility for unlawful presence; restoring waivers of certain grounds on inadmissibility established by the 1996 laws; and restoring due process, proportionality, judicial discretion, and judicial review to immigration law. Introduced by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Bob Graham (D-FL), on 05/24/01; 5/24/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 1149 The Culinary Worker Relief Act, would create a special nonimmigrant visa for foreign nationals seeking to come to the US as specialty cooks and related food service workers.  Introduced by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) on 06/29/2001, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; 6/29/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S 1259 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of nonimmigrant nurses. Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam (introduced 7/27/2001)
Latest Major Action: 7/27/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1265 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Attorney General to cancel the removal and adjust the status of certain aliens who were brought to the United States as children. Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard J. (introduced 7/27/2001); 7/27/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1311 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution or torture Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. (introduced 8/2/2001); 8/2/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S 1313  A bill to provide for the adjustment of status of certain foreign agricultural workers, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the H-2A worker program under that Act, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 8/2/2001); 8/2/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1399 A bill to prevent identity theft, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne (introduced 9/4/2001); 9/4/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1400 A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the deadline for aliens to present a border crossing card that contains a biometric identifier matching the appropriate biometric characteristic of the alien.  Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon (introduced 9/4/2001); 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S14082); 1/23/2002 Referred to House committee; 3/18/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
S.1406 A bill for the relief of Tanian Unzueta. Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard J. (introduced 9/5/2001) Private bill; 9/5/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1424 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide permanent authority for the admission of “S” visa non-immigrants. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 9/13/2001); 10/1/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-45.
S.1442 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a limitation on the wage that the Secretary of Labor may require an employer to pay an alien who is an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker.  Sponsor: Sen Miller, Zell (introduced 9/20/2001); 9/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1452 A bill to provide for electronic access by the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service to certain information in the criminal history records of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine whether or not a visa applicant or applicant for admission has a criminal record Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 9/21/2001); 9/21/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S. 1455 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to regulate the training of aliens to operate jet-propelled aircraft, and for other purposes. Sen Snowe, Olympia J. (introduced 9/21/2001); 9/21/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1467 A bill to amend the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees. Sponsor: Sen Wellstone, Paul D. (introduced 9/26/2001); 9/26/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1491 A bill to provide for the establishment and implementation of a fingerprint processing system to be used whenever a visa is issued to an alien. Sponsor: Sen Snowe, Olympia J. (introduced 10/3/2001); 10/3/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1510 A bill to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Daschle, Thomas A. (introduced 10/4/2001); 10/11/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 – 1. Record Vote Number: 302. (text: CR S10604-10630) (On October 30, 2001, the Senate vitiated previous passage ofS.1510. H.R. 3162, the USA PATRIOT Act, incorporated provisions of two earlier anti-terrorism bills: H.R. 2975, which passed the House on October 12, 2001; and S. 1510. Provisions ofH.R. 3004, the Financial Anti-Terrorism Act, were incorporated as Title III in H.R. 3162. H.R. 3162 became Public Law 107-56 on October 26, 2001.)
S.1518 A bill to improve procedures with respect to the admission to, and departure from, the United States of aliens.  Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. (introduced 10/9/2001); 10/9/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1618 A bill to enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 11/1/2001); 11/1/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1627 A bill to enhance the security of the international borders of the United States. Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne (introduced 11/1/2001); 11/1/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S 1733 A bill to develop and implement a unified electronic data system to enhance access to information that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or admit an alien to the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Edwards, John (introduced 11/27/2001); 11/27/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1749 A bill to enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 11/30/2001); 11/30/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1774 A bill to accord honorary citizenship to the alien victims of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States and to provide for the granting of citizenship to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks.  Sponsor: Sen Corzine, Jon (introduced 12/5/2001); 12/5/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1776 A bill to provide for the naturalization of Deena Gilbey. Sponsor: Sen Corzine, Jon (introduced 12/5/2001) Private bill; 12/5/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1829 A bill to provide for transitional employment eligibility for qualified lawful permanent resident alien airport security screeners until their naturalization process is completed, and to expedite that process. Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne (introduced 12/14/2001); 12/14/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1859 A bill to extend the deadline for granting posthumous citizenship to individuals who die while on active-duty service in the Armed Forces. Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. (introduced 12/19/2001); 12/19/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1864 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Nurse Corps and recruitment and retention strategies to address the nursing shortage, and for other purposes Sponsor: Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. (introduced 12/20/2001); 12/20/2001 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14065); 1/23/2002 Referred to House committee; 2/4/2002 Referred to House subcommittee
S.1878 A bill to establish programs to address the health care needs of residents of the United States-Mexico Border Area, and for other purposes Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey (introduced 12/20/2001)
; 12/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1889 A bill to provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees, and to reduce the period of time during which certain intracompany transferees have to be continuously employed before applying for admission to the United States.  Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. (introduced 12/20/2001); 12/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1890 A bill to provide for work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of treaty traders and treaty investors.  Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. (introduced 12/20/2001); 12/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S.1891 A bill to extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility verification, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. (introduced 12/20/2001); 12/20/2001 Referred to Senate committee
S 1935 A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to include inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service as law enforcement officers. Sponsor: Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. (introduced 2/12/2002); 2/22/2002 Referred to Senate subcommittee
S 2020 A bill to establish the Department of National Border Security Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd (introduced 3/15/2002); Latest Major Action: 3/15/2002 Referred to Senate committee
S 2384 A bill to establish a joint United States – Canada customs inspection project. Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl (introduced 4/29/2002) Latest Major Action: 4/29/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
S 2444 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to improve the administration and enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance the security of the United States, and to establish the Office of Children’s Services within the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 5/2/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3845-3857)
S 2493 A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a limited extension of the program under section 245(i) of that Act. Sponsor: Sen Daschle, Thomas A. (introduced 5/9/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4155)
S 2504 A bill to extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried sons and daughters of certain Vietnamese refugees. Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. (introduced 5/10/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/10/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 2505 A bill to promote the national security of the United States through international educational and cultural exchange programs between the United States and the Islamic world, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. (introduced 5/10/2002)
Latest Major Action: 5/10/2002 Referred to Senate committee. Latest Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4201-4202)
     

 

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