H.R. 398 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes.
H.R. 398 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2011, sponsored by Zoe Lofgren with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 112-58
What it does
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the 90-day periods of time for an alien spouse or petitioning spouse to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2011
- Passed the HouseAug 1, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 10, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 16, 2011
- Became lawNov 23, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-58. (Nov 23, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Aug 1, 2011 · Passed426–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Budget Committee
More
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