S. 1104 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the United States as special immigrants, and for other purposes.
S. 1104 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 12, 2007, sponsored by Richard G. Lugar with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-36
What it does
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard G. Lugar (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2007
- Passed the SenateApr 12, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJun 4, 2007
- Became lawJun 15, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-36. (Jun 15, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 22, 2007 · Passed412–8
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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