To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 8, 2016)
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. (Current law provides such right to only an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.)
What just happenedJun 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 8, 2016
- Jun 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jun 8, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 8, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 8, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House