Amendment added language that granted refugee status to those Polish immigrants in Europe who, if returned to Poland, would be targets of persecution.

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Amendment Number
140
Description
Amendment added language that granted refugee status to those Polish immigrants in Europe who, if returned to Poland, would be targets of persecution.
Purpose
An amendment to add Poland to the category list of countries whose nationals are presumed to be subject to persecution and therefore entitled to refugee status under U.S. Immigration law.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 13, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Kleczka amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:50:03
Submitted Date
Jul 13, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 1, 2021
Amendment 140 — Informed