S. 783 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to expedite the granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the United States Armed Forces.
S. 783 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on Apr 3, 2003, sponsored by Zell Miller with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a request for the granting of posthumous citizenship to a member of the armed forces who died from an active service-related injury or disease incurred during a period of military hostilities may be filed: (1) upon locating the next-of-kin, and if so requested by the next-of-kin, by the Secretary of Defense (or designee) with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration S…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zell Miller (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (Apr 28, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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