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S. 3821Became Law

COMPETE Act of 2006

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 22, 2006)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 or the COMPETE Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to enlarge the scope of P-1 (athletes and entertainers) nonimmigrant visas to include: (1) a professional athlete; (2) a person who performs as an athlete, coach, or part of a team that is located in the United States and is a member of certain amateur foreign leagues or associations from which a significant number of individuals are drafted by major sports leagues or their minor league affiliates; and (3) a professional or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production coming to the United States in a specific ice skating production or tour. (Currently such provision is limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance.")

Prohibits visa issuance to an alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines that such alien is not a threat to U.S. security.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit: (1) a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes; and (2) athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under other than P-1 provisions of INA if eligible under such other provisions.

What just happenedDec 22, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-463.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Dec 22, 2006PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-463.

  2. Dec 22, 2006BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-463.

  3. Dec 22, 2006PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 22, 2006BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 20, 2006FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 20, 2006President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 9, 2006FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 9, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/8/2006 H9197)

  9. Dec 9, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/8/2006 H9197)

  10. Dec 9, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3821.

  11. Dec 9, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 H9197-9198)

  12. Dec 9, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Cannon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Dec 7, 2006FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 7, 2006Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Dec 7, 2006FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Dec 6, 2006Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Dec 6, 2006Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Dec 6, 2006Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11387-11388)

  19. Dec 6, 2006Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Dec 6, 2006Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Aug 3, 2006IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Aug 3, 2006IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8839)

  23. Aug 3, 2006IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 22, 200649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 or the COMPETE Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to enlarge the scope of P-1 (athletes and entertainers) nonimmigrant visas to include: (1) a professional athlete; (2) a person who performs as an athlete, coach, or part of a team that is located in the United States and is a member of certain amateur foreign leagues or associations from which a significant number of individuals are drafted by major sports leagues or their minor league affiliates; and (3) a professional or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production coming to the United States in a specific ice skating production or tour. (Currently such provision is limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance.")

Prohibits visa issuance to an alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines that such alien is not a threat to U.S. security.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit: (1) a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes; and (2) athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under other than P-1 provisions of INA if eligible under such other provisions.

Passed House without amendmentDec 9, 200681

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 or the COMPETE Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to enlarge the scope of P-1 (athletes and entertainers) nonimmigrant visas to include: (1) a professional athlete; (2) a person who performs as an athlete, coach, or part of a team that is located in the United States and is a member of certain amateur foreign leagues or associations from which a significant number of individuals are drafted by major sports leagues or their minor league affiliates; and (3) a professional or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production coming to the United States in a specific ice skating production or tour. (Currently such provision is limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance.")

Prohibits visa issuance to an alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines that such alien is not a threat to U.S. security.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit: (1) a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes; and (2) athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under other than P-1 provisions of INA if eligible under such other provisions.

Passed Senate amendedDec 6, 200635

Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 or the COMPETE Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to enlarge the scope of P-1 (athletes and entertainers) nonimmigrant visas to include: (1) a professional athlete; (2) a person who performs as an athlete, coach, or part of a team that is located in the United States and is a member of certain amateur foreign leagues or associations from which a significant number of individuals are drafted by major sports leagues or their minor league affiliates; and (3) a professional or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production coming to the United States in a specific ice skating production or tour. (Currently such provision is limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance.")

Prohibits visa issuance to an alien from a country that is a state sponsor of international terrorism unless the Secretary of State determines that such alien is not a threat to U.S. security.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit: (1) a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes; and (2) athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under other than P-1 provisions of INA if eligible under such other provisions.

Introduced in SenateAug 3, 200600

Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 or the COMPETE Act of 2006 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to enlarge the scope of P-1 (athletes and entertainers) nonimmigrant visas to include: (1) a professional athlete; (2) a person who performs as an athlete, coach, or part of a team that is located in the United States and is a member of certain amateur foreign leagues or associations from which a significant number of individuals are drafted by major sports leagues or their minor league affiliates; and (3) a professional or amateur athlete who performs individually or as part of a group in a theatrical ice skating production coming to the United States in a specific ice skating production or tour. (Currently such provision is limited to athletes performing at an "internationally recognized level of performance.")

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to permit: (1) a petition to seek P-1 classification for multiple alien athletes; and (2) athletes or their employers to seek admission for such athletes under other than P-1 provisions of INA.

COMPETE Act of 2006 — Informed