H.R. 4247 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2015
H.R. 4247 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Dec 15, 2015, sponsored by Carlos Curbelo with 129 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 15, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 129
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2015 This bill makes Cuban nationals who enter the United States on or after the date of enactment of this Act ineligible for refugee/parolee assistance under the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. Conforming amendments are made to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carlos Curbelo (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 102 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 15, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (Mar 23, 2016)
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Other Immigration bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 1300: Adoptive Family Relief Act
- H.R. 158: Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 213: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
- H.R. 483: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015
- H.R. 1148: Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1401: JOLT Act of 2015
- H.R. 3011: Kate's Law
- H.R. 3069: Notario Victim Relief Act
- H.R. 3151: Arrest Statistics Reporting Act of 2015
- H.R. 3159: Kerrie Orozco Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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