H.R. 2655 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend and extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998.
H.R. 2655 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2003, sponsored by Jim Walsh with 27 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 108-449
What it does
Amends the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 (IPPCTPA) to limit the number of participants in the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program who have a degree from an institution of higher education to no more than 20 percent. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the nonimmigrant alien eligibility qualifications for program participants.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Walsh (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 7, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentNov 30, 2004
- Became lawDec 10, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-449. (Dec 10, 2004)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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