| Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes.
| | Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship. 4/9/2008--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Elections, Foreign policy, Government information, Identification of criminals, Immigration, International affairs, Political parties, Politics and government, South Africa, Technology, Terrorism Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
Bill TextTo remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes. 4/3/2008--Introduced. States that for purposes of U.S. entry, present and former members of the African National Congress (ANC) shall not be inadmissible based upon: (1) ANC membership or affiliation; or (2) anti-apartheid activities undertaken during the 1948-1990 period of apartheid rule in South Africa. Exempts the ANC from treatment as a terrorist organization for acts or events occurring on or before the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of State to take all necessary steps to ensure that databases used to determine U.S. admissibility conform to the provisions of this Act. | | Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Authorization, Budgets, Child health, Children, Condoms, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuum of care, Crime prevention, Crimes against women, Criminal justice, Developing countries, Drugs Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-325. Minority views filed.
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes. 3/7/2008--Introduced. Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to revise the provisions of the President's comprehensive five-year global strategy to combat HIV/AIDS. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group on HIV/AIDS headed by the Global AIDS Coordinator and comprised of representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Extends funding for: (1) the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria; (2) the Vaccine Fund; (3) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Clergy, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Homeland Security, Executive departments, Fraud, Immigrants, Immigration, Inspectors general, Law, Politics and government, Religion, Visas Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Received in the Senate.
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the special immigrant nonminister religious worker program, and for other purposes.
| | Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 5 years the special immigrant religious worker program. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special immigrant religious worker program through October 1, 2013. | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Electronic government information, Employee training, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees, Fingerprints Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Received in the House.
Bill TextA bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for other purposes. 3/11/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aid to dependent children, Budgets, Cash welfare block grants, Children, Families, Food, Food stamps, Health policy, Immigration, Marshall Islands, Medicaid, Medical care, Micronesia, Palau Islands, Supplemental security income program, Welfare Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States. 10/30/2007--Introduced. Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend to citizens of the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in the United States eligibility for non-emergency food stamps and benefits under titles XIX (Medicaid), XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) , and part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Alien labor, Armed forces, Arms control, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Burma, Business, Child abuse, Child labor, Child sexual abuse, Child welfare, Children, Civil liberties Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes. 12/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Title I: Combatting International Trafficking in Persons - (Sec. 101) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to include the Secretary of Education on the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. (Current law authorizes such Office's establishment.) Revises responsibilities of the Director of the Office. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should locate the Office at the Department of State (Department) headquarters [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the use of DNA testing for purposes of confirming a biological relationship, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require DNA testing for an alien seeking a visa based on a biological relationship to a family member. Sets forth related provisions respecting fees and testing facilities. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Executive departments, Government information, Government paperwork, Identification of criminals, Illegal aliens, Immigration Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo reduce the backlog in processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Name Check Program of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 10/15/2007--Introduced. Citizenship and Immigration Backlog Reduction Act - Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly provide to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for ensuring that within 18 months of the date of enactment of this Act the National Name Check Program will no longer have any requested name checks from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in backlog status (as defined by this Act). States that beginning 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act the Program is not authorized to have any file in backlog status. Provides that after such date any name check request from USCIS held by the Program for longer than six months shall: (1) be referred to the Secretary who shall adjudicate interim benefits (unless [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Afghanistan, Alien labor, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Communications, Computer literacy, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Education Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo provide assistance to Iraqi nationals who supported the United States, and for other purposes. 10/12/2007--Introduced. Relocation Empowerment and Placement Assistance for Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007 or REPAIR Act of 2007 - Waives visa and related fees relating to special immigrant status for Afghan or Iraqi nationals who worked with the U.S. Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters or translators. Waives numerical limitations with respect to such special immigrants. Expands such category to include persons who: (1) performed such services with a U.S. contractor; or (2) performed other services. Makes additional U.S. military officers eligible to recommend such nationals for special immigrant status. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to make every effort to ensure that aliens applying for special immigrant status and visas, and aliens applying for refugee status and visas, may apply and interview within Iraq in Baghdad [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Awards, medals, prizes, Business, Business ethics, Capital punishment, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Clothing, Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congress and foreign policy Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Bill TextTo express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Introduced. International Women's Freedom Act of 2007 - Establishes within the Department of State an Office of International Women's Rights to be headed by an Ambassador at Large for International Women's Rights. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish a women's rights Internet site; and (2) maintain prisoner lists and issue briefs on women's rights concerns. Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to include instruction on the internationally recognized rights of women and the various aspects and manifestations of violations of women's rights in Foreign Service officer training. Establishes the United States Commission on International Women's Rights. (Terminates the Commission 12 years after the date of the initial [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Banks and banking, Business, Business and politics, Campaign funds, Civil liberties, Communications, Congress, Congressional elections, Corporations, Elections, Finance, Freedom of speech, Government information, Government paperwork, Labor, Labor unions Latest Action: 10/01/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill TextTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal restrictions relating to electioneering communications, and for other purposes. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Freedom of Political Speech Act of 2007 - Amends the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 to repeal: (1) disclosure requirements about disbursements for electioneering communications; and (2) the exception from the prohibition against such disbursements, directly or indirectly, by national banks, corporations, labor unions, or foreign nationals, in the case of disbursements from a segregated account to which individual U.S. citizens or lawful resident aliens have contributed for the express purpose of making such disbursements. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Children, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Families, Immigrants, Immigration, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, Military occupation Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo provide lawful permanent resident status to the immediate family members of military service personnel serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Safeguarding Families of Soldiers Act - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of: (1) a parent or spouse of an Armed Forces member deployed in Iraq in connection with Operation Freedom or in Afghanistan in connection with Operation Enduring Freedom; or (2) a son or daughter under the age of 21 years old of such Armed Forces member. Authorizes waiver of specified grounds of inadmissibility for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when otherwise in the public interest. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Border patrols, Boundaries, Cameras, Charities, Children, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Development credit institutions, Displaced persons, Drone aircraft, Economic assistance, Europe Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo address the impending humanitarian crisis and security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, increasing border security, and facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk. 9/26/2007--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to each country containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees or internally displaced persons including Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and Lebanon, to provide bilateral assistance or funding to international aid organizations and nongovernmental organizations for humanitarian assistance, including adequate food, shelter, clean drinking water, sanitation, health care, education, and security. Directs the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arrest, Border patrols, Boundaries, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Deportation, Education, Executive departments, Federal aid to education, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Government employees, Government information, Government paperwork, Higher education Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo end the cycle of illegal immigration in the United States. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Border Security and Elimination of Sanctuary for Illegal Aliens Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the worsening crisis of illegal immigration must be solved. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) increase incentives to recruit Border Patrol agents through repayment of higher education loans; (2) establish a retention program; and (3) make construction of border fencing a priority. Authorizes the Secretary to deploy newly-developed technology along the land and maritime borders. Requires that a state or local law enforcement agency that arrests an alien unlawfully in the United States for any reason shall notify United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement respecting such arrest and provide the identity of the arrested person. Provides for: (1) such person's expedited removal from the United States, and (2) criminal penalties and expedited [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextDisapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Disapproves the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requiring that aliens lawfully admitted for permanent U.S. residence, and issued a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) between 1979 and 1989, apply for a new card during a 120-day filing period. Provides that such rule shall have no force or effect. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Aged, Alabama, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, Building materials, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Disabled, Disaster relief, Drug abuse Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and for other purposes. 1/17/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to make promoting housing choice among low- and very low-income families one of the purposes of the HOPE VI grant program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing. (Sec. 3) Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to waive the matching contribution requirement in cases of extreme distress or emergency. (Sec. 4) Prohibits the award of demolition-only grants for any revitalization plan that proposes to demolish public housing without revitalization of any existing public housing dwelling units. (Sec. 6) Revises the list of activities eligible for the use of grants to carry out revitalization plans. Eliminates [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arrest, Budgets, Building construction, Compensation (Law), Criminal aliens, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Defense economics, Deportation, Detention of persons, Federal aid to law enforcement, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo provide for enhanced Federal, State, and local assistance in the enforcement of the immigration laws, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, to authorize appropriations to carry out the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes. 9/7/2007--Introduced. Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act of 2007 or the Charlie Norwood CLEAR Act of 2007 - States that: (1) state and local law enforcement personnel, in the course of their routine duties, have the inherent authority to investigate, apprehend, or transfer to federal custody aliens in the United States (including interstate transportation of such aliens to detention centers) in order to assist in the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws; and (2) effective two years after enactment of this Act, a state that has in effect a statute, policy, or practice prohibiting such law enforcement assistance shall not receive certain federal incarceration assistance. Provides for the listing [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Boundaries, Budgets, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons, Dismissal of employees, Electronic data interchange, Electronic government information, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federally-guaranteed loans, Fines (Penalties), Government contractors, Government information, Government lending Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
Bill TextTo debar or suspend contractors from Federal contracting for unlawful employment of aliens, and for other purposes. 9/7/2007--Introduced. Border Control and Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 - Provides that a federal contractor who employs directly or through a subcontractor an alien who is not authorized to work shall: (1) be debarred or suspended from federal contracting for three years; and (2) have the contract terminated unless the contractor or subcontractor agrees to terminate the employment of any such alien. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the position of Small Business Administration Liaison within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ensure that the Small Business Administration (SBA) does not make or guarantee a loan to an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with private entities for domestic transport from Border Patrol custody to detention facilities of aliens [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Appropriations, Budgets, Congress, House rules and procedure, Housing, Housing subsidies, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Labor, Legislation, Rental housing, Rural affairs, Rural housing Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill TextProviding for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return H.R. 3161 (making FY2008 appropriations for agriculture, rural development, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies programs) and modify the engrossment of the bill to prohibit fund use: (1) to employ an alien who is not authorized to be employed in the United States; and (2) for rental housing assistance to an alien not authorized to receive such assistance. | | Also tagged in: Business, Business records, Courts of special jurisdiction, Electronic surveillance, Emergency management, Government information, Government paperwork, Intelligence activities, Judicial review, Law, Telecommunication, Telecommunication industry Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction o
Bill TextTo amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain electronic surveillance. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Improving Foreign Intelligence Surveillance to Defend the Nation and the Constitution Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to provide that a court order is not required for the acquisition of communication between non-U.S. persons who are not located within the United States for collecting foreign intelligence information, whether or not the communication passes through the United States or the surveillance device is located within the United States. Allows the Attorney General (AG), upon authorization of the President, to apply to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (Court) for an order, or the extension of an order, authorizing for up to one year the acquisition of communications of persons outside the United States who are non-U.S. persons. Allows the AG to authorize [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and provide an equal number of annual immigrant visas (55,0000) to certain employment-based aliens who obtain an advanced degree in the United States. | | Also tagged in: Adoption, Aid to dependent children, Authorization, Block grants, Budgets, Caregivers, Cash welfare block grants, Child abuse, Child health, Child sexual abuse, Child welfare, Children, Communications, Corrections, Crime prevention, Criminal justice Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo create the conditions, structures, and supports needed to ensure permanency for the Nation's unaccompanied youth, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Place to Call Home Act - Amends and reauthorizes the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to increase funding for the safe and stable families program. Amends the Public Health Service Act with respect to substance abuse prevention and the treatment performance partnership block grant program. Amends SSA title IV part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) with respect to the curtailment of involuntary separation of children from their families.Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to prohibit the involuntary separation of youth from their families. Provides for: (1) expanded eligibility for foster care and adoption assistance; (2) kinship guardianship assistance [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Corporations, Electronic data interchange, Foreign trade promotion, Government information, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Immigration, Marketing, Nonprofit organizations, Right to travel, Social services, Technology, Tourism Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United States entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the United States. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Travel Promotion Act of 2007 - Establishes the Corporation for Travel Promotion as a nonprofit corporation that is not an agency or establishment of the U.S. government. Makes the Corporation subject to the provisions of the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. Requires the Corporation, among other things, to provide useful information to people interested in traveling to the United States, identify and address perceptions in other countries regarding U.S. entry policies, and promote U.S. travel. Establishes in the Treasury the Travel Promotion Fund. Requires the transfer of Treasury funds to the Corporation, requiring nonfederal matching funds. Authorizes the U.S. government, if a fully automated electronic system is implemented to determine, in advance of [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10874)
Bill TextA bill to extend the temporary protected status designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for such status through September 30, 2008. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Extends the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country whose nationals are eligible for temporary protected status and work authorization in the United States. Sets forth eligibility requirements for Liberian nationals or for persons having no nationality whose last habitual residence was Liberia. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), AIDS (Disease), Air force, Air-to-air missiles, American Samoa, Ammunition, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Buy American, Central Intelligence Agency Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 - Department of Defense - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) environmental restoration for the military departments, the Department of Defense (DOD), and at formerly used defense sites; (3) overseas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Alien labor, Armed forces, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Foreign policy, Foreign students, Higher education, Immigration, International affairs, International cooperation, Labor, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo limit the issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to aliens who are nationals of Saudi Arabia, countries that support terrorism, or countries not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts. 7/27/2007--Introduced. Terror Immigration Elimination Act of 2007 - Prohibits issuance without presidential review of a student, training, or vocational visa, or diversity visa to an alien who is a national of: (1) Saudi Arabia; or (2) a country that repeatedly supports terrorism or is not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts ("designated country"). | | Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo deter alien smuggling criminal enterprises. 7/24/2007--Introduced. Alien Smuggling Criminal Enterprise Deterrence Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to impose a fine and prison term of 10 years to life for engaging in an alien smuggling criminal enterprise. Deems a person as engaging in such an enterprise if such person commits three or more violations of the prohibition against bringing in or harboring illegal aliens with three or more other persons and is an organizer, supervisor, or manager with respect to such violations. Increases the prison term to 20 years to life if any violations involve aliens under the age of 18. | | Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo extend the designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for temporary protected status under that section. 7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Extends: (1) the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country whose nationals are eligible for temporary protected status through September 30, 2008; and (2) any related existing work authorization that is effective until October 1, 2007, until not earlier than April 1, 2008. Applies such extension to an alien who is a Liberian national or a person having no nationality whose last habitual residence was Liberia and who: (1) was granted temporary protected status under the designation of Liberia that is effective [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Arrest, Budgets, Children, Compensation (Law), Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Data banks, Department of Homeland Security, Deportation, Detention of persons, Education, Elementary and secondary education Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo suspend certain nonessential visas, in order to provide temporary workload relief critical to the successful reorganization of the immigration and naturalization functions of the Department of Homeland Security, to ensure that the screening and monitoring of arriving immigrants and nonimmigrants, and the deterrence of entry and settlement by illegal or unauthorized aliens, is sufficient to maintain the integrity of the sovereign borders of the United States, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Introduced. Emergency Immigration Workload Reduction and Homeland Security Enhancement Act of 2007 - Suspends the following immigration-related authorities: (1) the visa waiver program; (2) adjustment to permanent resident status; (3) renewal of temporary protected status (TPS); (4) the diversity immigrant visa program; and (5) certain family-related immigrant visa programs. Authorizes specified waiver authority. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to establish a [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Accreditation (Education), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Adult education, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Aged, Alien labor, Appropriations, Auditing, Bankruptcy, Birth control, Black colleges, Black lung, Blind Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Senate receded and concurred with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2008. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Alien labor, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Census, Citizenship, Communications, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Data banks, Deportation, Detention of persons Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Bill TextTo strengthen enforcement of immigration laws, and gain operational control over the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Secure Borders FIRST (For Integrity, Reform, Safety, and Anti-Terrorism) Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) border security; (2) detention of dangerous aliens; (3) removal of alien gang members; (4) grants to state and local law enforcement agencies assisting with borders security and immigration enforcement; and (5) expedited removal on criminal or security grounds. Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) social security identification; and (2) employer and recruiter requirements. Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act - Establishes an employment eligibility and identity verification system. New IDEA (Illegal Deduction Elimination Act) - Amends the Internal Revenue Code (Code) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Civil liberties, Displaced persons, Earthquakes, Emergency management, Immigration, Pakistan, Refugees, Residence requirements, Right to travel, South Asia Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo designate Pakistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Pakistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such sections. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by the earthquake in Pakistan qualifies Pakistan for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to which its nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Designates Pakistan as a TPS-eligible country for an initial 12-month period. Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since October 8, 2005. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to give prior consent to such aliens for temporary trips abroad in emergency and extenuating circumstances. | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Executive departments, Immigration, Law, Terrorism, Terrorists, Visas Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to discretionary determinations waiving an alien's inadmissibility based on certain activities, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the discretionary authority of the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland Security to temporarily admit an alien otherwise inadmissible on security- or terror-related grounds. States that: (1) any such determination or revocation shall not be subject to judicial review; and (2) any such determination shall neither prejudice the U.S. government's ability to bring a civil or criminal action against a beneficiary nor create a substantive or procedural right for the beneficiary. | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Armed forces, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Electronic government information, Employee training, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees, Fingerprints, Government employees, Government information Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for other purposes. 11/6/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment to satisfy any naturalization fingerprint requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act; (2) the individual was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements; (3) the individual submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment; and (4) the Secretary determines that the fingerprints are sufficient to adjudicate the naturalization application. Directs the Secretary to inform military naturalization applicants of their choice to provide new fingerprints if such submission would result in more timely and effective [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Biological warfare, Communicable diseases, Communication in medicine, Communications, Defense policy, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Embassies, Employee training, Epidemics, Epidemiology, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Geographic information systems, Health information systems Latest Action: 09/11/2007 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-152.
Bill TextA bill to provide for global pathogen surveillance and response. 9/11/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Global Pathogen Surveillance Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Prohibits assistance under this Act to an eligible developing country that does not: (1) permit World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) personnel to investigate infectious disease outbreaks within its borders; and (2) provide pathogen surveillance data to appropriate U.S. and international agencies and organizations. Authorizes the Secretary of State (Secretary) to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national interest. (Sec. 5) Prohibits any participating foreign national from having unsupervised access to specified agents or toxins that may be used in [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Animals, Appellate courts, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arrest, Authorization, Bering Sea, Boats and boating, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Business records, Caribbean area, Chemicals Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 721.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 4/24/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Coast Guard for: (1) Coast Guard operation and maintenance, with a portion to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for certain purposes under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA purposes); (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including related equipment (designating an amount for the Integrated Deepwater System Program and a Fund amount for OPA purposes); (3) Coast [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Detention of persons, Foreign policy, Habeas corpus, Injunctions, International affairs, Judicial review, Jurisdiction, Law, Military law, Prisoners' rights, Terrorism, Terrorists Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes. 6/22/2007--Introduced. Amends the federal judicial code to allow an alien detained by the United States as an enemy combatant to apply for a writ of habeas corpus, including an application challenging transfer, or bring an action solely for prospective injunctive relief against transfer, except for an alien in a zone of active combat involving U.S. Armed Forces. Limits the review of prosecutions, trials, or judgments of a military commission to that provided by the Code of Military Justice or by a habeas corpus proceeding. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Citizenship, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Disaster relief, Economic assistance, Emergency management, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Immigration, International affairs, Military civic action, Military occupation, Naturalization, Peacekeeping forces Latest Action: 06/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8304)
Bill TextA bill to establish the Return of Talent Program to allow aliens who are legally present in the United States to return temporarily to the country of citizenship of the alien if that country is engaged in post-conflict or natural disaster reconstruction, and for other purposes. 6/22/2007--Introduced. Return of Talent Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the Return of Talent Program to permit an eligible immigrant alien (as defined by this Act) and certain family members to return for up to 24 months (with an extension available) to the alien's country of citizenship in order to make a material contribution to that country if the country is engaged in post-conflict or natural disaster reconstruction activities. States that during such absence the alien and family members shall be considered to be physically and continuously present and residing in the United States for naturalization purposes. | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Americans in foreign countries, Bombings, Compensation (Law), Criminal justice, Department of State, Diplomats, Embassies, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees, Foreign policy, Foreign service, Government employees, International affairs, Kenya Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
Bill TextTo provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide a death gratuity for foreign national employees, foreign nationals appointees, and locally employed staff who die as a result of injuries suffered abroad in an amount equal to one year's basic salary at the highest step of the highest grade on the local compensation plan of the country in which the foreign staffer was being paid. Authorizes the Secretary of State or the head of a relevant agency to make an additional payment to the surviving dependents of a Foreign Service employee or a government executive branch employee killed as a result of an act of international terrorism in an amount equal to a maximum of eight times such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aid to dependent children, Budgets, Cash welfare block grants, Children, Families, Food, Food stamps, Health policy, Immigration, Marshall Islands, Medicaid, Medical care, Micronesia, Palau Islands, Supplemental security income program, Welfare Latest Action: 06/21/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States. 6/21/2007--Introduced. Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend to citizens of the Freely Associated States (Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau) who reside in the United States eligibility for non-emergency food stamps and benefits under titles XIX (Medicaid), XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) , and part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act. | | Also tagged in: Children, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Deportation, Diplomats, Displaced persons, Egypt, Embassies, Families, Federal employees, Foreign policy, Government employees, Immigrants, Immigration, International affairs, International relief Latest Action: 07/23/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9768-9771)
Bill TextA bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with, the United States, and for other purposes. 6/19/2007--Introduced. Refugee Crisis in Iraq Act - Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish processing facilities in Iraq and in countries in the region for eligible Iraqis to apply and interview for U.S. admission as refugees or as special immigrants. Includes among refugees of special humanitarian concern: (1) Iraqis who were employed by, or worked for or directly with the U.S. government in Iraq; (2) Iraqis who were employed in Iraq by a U.S.-based media or nongovernmental organization or an organization that has received a grant from, or entered into a cooperative agreement or contract with the U.S. government; (3) spouses, children, sons, daughters, siblings, and parents of Iraqis who worked for the U.S. government or who are special immigrants; and (4) Iraqis who are members of a religious or minority [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Advice and consent of the Senate, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporations, Department of Commerce, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Foreign trade promotion, Government information, Government publicity, Government trust funds, Immigration Latest Action: 11/27/2007 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/16/2007 with amendments. With written report No. 110-233.
Bill TextA bill to communicate United States travel policies and improve marketing and other activities designed to increase travel in the United States from abroad. 11/27/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Travel Promotion Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Establishes as a nonprofit corporation the Corporation for Travel Promotion to develop and execute a plan to: (1) provide information to foreign tourists and others interested in traveling to the United States; (2) counter and correct misperceptions regarding U.S. travel policy; (3) maximize the economic and diplomatic benefits of travel to the United States; (4) ensure that international travel to the United States benefits all states and the District of Columbia; and (5) give travel promotion priority to countries and populations most likely to travel to the United States. Requires fiscal accountability and annual audits of the Corporation, as well as an annual report from the Corporation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Birth control, Block grants, Budgets, Child health, Children, Cigarettes, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Contraceptives, Dental care, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Drugs, Employee health benefits, Federal aid to child health services Latest Action: 06/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill TextTo amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to expand or add coverage of pregnant women under the Medicaid and State children's health insurance programs, and for other purposes. 6/15/2007--Introduced. Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act of 2007 - Amends titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to give states new options to cover: (1) low-income pregnant women; and (2) low-income legal immigrant pregnant women and children under Medicaid and SCHIP. Extends coverage under Medicaid of prescription drugs and counseling services to tobacco cessation medications to help pregnant women enrolled in the program quit using tobacco. Requires coverage of tobacco cessation counseling services for pregnant women, and exempts such services from cost-sharing charges. Gives states the option under Medicaid to: (1) provide family planning services [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Civil liberties, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Criminal justice, Criminal procedure, Defense policy, Detention of persons, Habeas corpus, Judicial review, Jurisdiction, Law, Prisoners of war, Terrorism, Terrorists Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Bill TextTo repeal and modify certain provisions of law relating to the review of the detention of enemy combatants. 6/13/2007--Introduced. Amends federal law concerning the detention of suspected enemy combatants to: (1) repeal a provision that denies any court or judge jurisdiction to consider a writ of habeas corpus filed on behalf of an alien detained by the United States who has been determined to have been properly detained as an enemy combatant or is awaiting such determination; (2) repeal provisions of the Detainee Treatment Act of 2005 concerning limitations on the review of decisions of combatant status review tribunals on the propriety of detention of suspected enemy combatants; and (3) revise generally provisions concerning the limited review of military commission procedures and actions. | | Also tagged in: Air cargo, Airline passenger traffic, Appropriations, Armed forces, Aviation safety, Border patrols, Budgets, Business, Chemical industries, Civil service retirement, Coast guard, Counterterrorism, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Customs administration Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/26/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Homeland Security Departmental Management and Operations - Makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2008 for the Offices of the Secretary, the Under Secretary for Management, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer, the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and the Inspector General.Withholds specified funds until the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) certifies and reports to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees that DHS has revised its guidance with respect to relations with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to specifically provide for expedited timeframes for providing GAO with [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Alien labor, Budgets, Business, Civil rights, Colleges, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporate management, Corporate reorganizations, Department of Labor, Directories, Disciplining of employees, Discrimination in employment, Dismissal of employees Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants. 5/24/2007--Introduced. L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise L-1 (intracompany transfers) nonimmigrant visa provisions. Prohibits entry of an L-1 worker unless the employer has filed a labor condition application with the Secretary of Labor which shall attest that: (1) wage and working condition comparability exists; (2) no strike or lockout exists in the occupational classification at the employment site; (3) the employer has notified the bargaining representative or the employees about the prospective L-1 hiring; (4) the L-1 application contains occupational classification and wage and working condition information; and (5) there has not been nor will there be any lay-off of U.S. workers 180 days before or after the L-1 hiring. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Homeland Security to: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Airlines, Americans in foreign countries, Budgets, Children, Civil liberties, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Education, Extradition, Federal aid to law enforcement, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Foreign policy Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Bill TextTo implement certain measures to increase the effectiveness of international child abduction remedies, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Bring Our Children Home Act - Amends the Missing Children's Assistance Act to expand the definition of "missing child."Requires the Attorney General to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with information for locating a child from a foreign country who has been abducted and is believed to be in the United States. Amends the Crime Control Act of 1990 to require state missing children reports to include a statement specifying whether a missing child is believed to have been taken outside of the United States. Amends the International Child Abduction Remedies Act to provide funding for legal and technical assistance and training relating to international child abduction. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the efforts [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo designate Greece as a program country for purposes of the visa waiver program established under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Deems Greece to be designated as a visa waiver country under the Immigration and Nationality Act. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Advertising, Alien labor, Business, Civil rights, Communications, Disciplining of employees, Discrimination in employment, Dismissal of employees, Electronic government information, Employee rights, Employers' liability, Fines (Penalties), Fraud, Government information, Governmental investigations Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide greater protections to domestic and foreign workers under the H-1B nonimmigrant worker program. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Defend the American Dream Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require employers of H-1B (specialty occupations) nonimmigrants to use one of three specified methods (whichever results in the highest wages) to determine wages for purposes of required wage attestations. Requires such employers who previously employed one or more H-1B nonimmigrants to submit with their labor condition application (LCA) a copy of the W-2 Wage and Tax Statement filed with respect to those nonimmigrants. Extends to 180 days the period during which certain H-1B employers must show nondisplacement of U.S. workers. Requires such employers to actively engage in recruitment efforts. Prohibits such employers from outsourcing or otherwise contracting for the placement of an H-1B nonimmigrant with another [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Courts-martial and courts of inquiry, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Detention of persons, Evidence (Law), Habeas corpus, Jurisdiction, Law, Military law, Police questioning, Terrorism, Terrorists, Torture Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to revise the definition of unlawful enemy combatant for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Defense relating to military commissions, to establish a statutory right of habeas corpus for individuals detained at the detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Military Commissions Revision Act of 2007 - Amends federal law concerning powers and procedures of military commissions (commissions) to redefine the term "unlawful enemy combatant" as a person who has engaged in, attempted, or conspired to engage in acts of armed hostilities or terrorism against the United States or its co-belligerents, and who is not a lawful enemy combatant. Repeals the requirement that a finding by a combatant status review tribunal that a person is an unlawful enemy combatant be dispositive for purposes of jurisdiction for trial by a commission. Allows statements [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 12/04/2007 - Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-468.
Bill TextTo amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances. 12/4/2007--Reported to House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) < |
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