Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 13, 2016Immigration
H.R. 5766
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 13, 2016)
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status:
- pursuant to an approved classification petition that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or
- who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
What just happenedJul 27, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19](D-CA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
6cosponsors1committees4actions11subjects
- Introduced in HouseJul 13, 2016
- Jul 27, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jul 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 13, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House