US HB1557 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on April 14 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2011 - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for an applicant alien who: (1) was on September 10, 2001, the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who died as a direct result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist activity against the United States; (2) was deemed to be a beneficiary of, and by, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001; (3) has no federal tax liability; (4) made a proffer of information to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) between April 24, 2008, and August 15, 2008, in connection with a request for immigration relief; and (5) applies not later than one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Makes the provisions of this Act inapplicable to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable under criminal or security grounds, including September 11, 2001, terrorist activity.

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Title

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2011

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-07-11HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
2011-04-14HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2011-04-14HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E721)

Same As/Similar To

SB819 (Related) 2011-04-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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