H.R. 3271 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Earned Legalization and Family Unification Act of 2003
H.R. 3271 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Oct 8, 2003, sponsored by Dick Gephardt with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Earned Legalization and Family Unification Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide permanent resident status for certain: (1) long-term resident workers; and (2) children in middle or secondary school.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dick Gephardt (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Oct 22, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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