H.R. 6223 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6223 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jul 26, 2012, sponsored by Charles W. Dent with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Jul 26, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 112-227
What it does
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to consider the period of time that a person was employed by the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, or was employed by a firm or corporation under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles W. Dent (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2012
- Became lawDec 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-227. (Dec 28, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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