Fairness for Families Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 29, 2015)
Fairness for Families Act of 2015
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to define "mental or physical disability" as a mental or physical impairment or physical disability that: (1) a licensed examining physician designated by the Department of State has determined renders the individual unable to care for himself or herself as an adult, and (2) because of this impairment or disability the individual's parent or sibling is solely responsible for the individual's care.
U.S. citizens' sons and daughters with mental or physical disabilities shall be considered immediate relatives for exemption from numerical limitations on visas.
What just happenedNov 3, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 29, 2015
- Nov 3, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Sep 29, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 29, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 29, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House