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Bill101th CongressFiled Apr 18, 1989Immigration
H.R. 2022

To establish certain categories of nationals of the Soviet Union and nationals of Indochina presumed to be subject to persecution and to provide for adjustment to refugee status of certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 13, 1989)

Provides for the establishment of categories of aliens presumed to be subject to persecution in their home countries and therefore admissible into the United States as refugees.

Directs the Attorney General to establish such categories for aliens who are or were nationals and residents of: (1) the Soviet Union; (2) Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia); or (3) Poland.

Deems the following groups to be in such categories: (1) Jews, Evangelical Christians, and members of the Ukranian Catholic or Orthodox Churches in the Soviet Union; and (2) Indochinese identified by certain Immigration and Naturalization Service refugee guidelines.

Provides for the adjustment to refugee status for certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees residing in the United States.

What just happenedAug 31, 1989

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3](D-CT)Sponsor
96 cosponsors70 D26 R
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  1. Aug 31, 1989Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

    Border Security and Immigration Subcommittee
  2. Jul 17, 1989IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jul 13, 1989FloorH8D000

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2022.

  4. Jul 13, 1989FloorH38310

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

  5. Jul 13, 1989FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  6. Jul 13, 1989FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 358 - 44 (Roll no. 139).

  7. Jul 13, 1989Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 358 - 44 (Roll no. 139).

  8. Jul 13, 1989FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  9. Jul 13, 1989FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  10. Jul 13, 1989FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2022.

  11. Jul 13, 1989FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  12. Jul 13, 1989FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Marcy Kaptur to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

  13. Jul 13, 1989FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 195 and Rule XXIII.

  14. Jul 13, 1989FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2022 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  15. Jul 13, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 195.

  16. Jul 12, 1989FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 195 passed House.

  17. Jul 11, 1989FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 195 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2022 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  18. Jul 6, 1989CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 82.

  19. Jul 6, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-122.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jul 6, 1989Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-122.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jun 29, 1989CommitteeH27200

    Mr. Brooks asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on July 7 to file a report on H.R. 2022. Agreed to without objection.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 20, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jun 20, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Apr 26, 1989CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  25. Apr 26, 1989CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  26. Apr 19, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  27. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 13, 198936

Provides for the establishment of categories of aliens presumed to be subject to persecution in their home countries and therefore admissible into the United States as refugees.

Directs the Attorney General to establish such categories for aliens who are or were nationals and residents of: (1) the Soviet Union; (2) Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia); or (3) Poland.

Deems the following groups to be in such categories: (1) Jews, Evangelical Christians, and members of the Ukranian Catholic or Orthodox Churches in the Soviet Union; and (2) Indochinese identified by certain Immigration and Naturalization Service refugee guidelines.

Provides for the adjustment to refugee status for certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees residing in the United States.

Introduced in HouseApr 18, 198900

Provides for the establishment of categories of aliens who are subject to persecution in the Soviet Union or in Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos) and therefore admissible as refugees into the United States. Deems Jews and Evangelical Christians in the Soviet Union as such a category.

Provides for the adjustment of status to refugee status for certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees residing in the United States.