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S. 3606 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act

S. 3606 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 26, 2008, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch.

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
Sep 26, 2008
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Immigration
Public law
Public Law 110-391

What it does

Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the special immigrant program for non-minister religious workers until March 6, 2009. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue final regulations to eliminate or reduce fraud in the special immigrant non-minister religious worker program not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 26, 2008
  • Passed the SenateSep 26, 2008
  • Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2008
  • Became lawOct 10, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-391. (Oct 10, 2008)

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