H.R. 559 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act
H.R. 559 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 116-24
What it does
Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2019
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 20, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJun 25, 2019
- Became lawJun 25, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-24. (Jun 25, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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