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H.R. 559Became Law

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 25, 2019)

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009. An individual with such status shall be (1) authorized to work in the CNMI; (2) issued travel documentation; and (3) inadmissible to the United States at any port of entry outside of the CNMI, with the exception of Guam in certain instances.

To qualify for CNMI Resident status, an alien must meet various requirements, such as having (1) been lawfully present in the CNMI on the date of this bill's enactment or on December 31, 2018; and (2) resided continuously and lawfully in CNMI from November 28, 2009, through this bill's enactment.

What just happenedJun 25, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-24.

Who’s behind it

Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large](D-MP)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Jun 25, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-24.

  2. Jun 25, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-24.

  3. Jun 25, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 25, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 25, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 25, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 20, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195)

  9. Jun 20, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4195)

  10. Jun 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jun 3, 2019FloorH38310

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

  12. Jun 3, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4201-4202)

  13. Jun 3, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4201-4202)

  14. Jun 3, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 559.

  15. Jun 3, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4201-4203)

  16. Jun 3, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Feb 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  18. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 25, 201949

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009. An individual with such status shall be (1) authorized to work in the CNMI; (2) issued travel documentation; and (3) inadmissible to the United States at any port of entry outside of the CNMI, with the exception of Guam in certain instances.

To qualify for CNMI Resident status, an alien must meet various requirements, such as having (1) been lawfully present in the CNMI on the date of this bill's enactment or on December 31, 2018; and (2) resided continuously and lawfully in CNMI from November 28, 2009, through this bill's enactment.

Passed SenateJun 20, 201955

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009. An individual with such status shall be (1) authorized to work in the CNMI; (2) issued travel documentation; and (3) inadmissible to the United States at any port of entry outside of the CNMI, with the exception of Guam in certain instances.

To qualify for CNMI Resident status, an alien must meet various requirements, such as having (1) been lawfully present in the CNMI on the date of this bill's enactment or on December 31, 2018; and (2) resided continuously and lawfully in CNMI from November 28, 2009, through this bill's enactment.

Passed HouseJun 3, 201953

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009. An individual with such status shall be (1) authorized to work in the CNMI; (2) issued travel documentation; and (3) inadmissible to the United States at any port of entry outside of the CNMI, with the exception of Guam in certain instances.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2019

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act

This bill grants Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Resident status to certain aliens who have resided continuously and lawfully in the CNMI since November 28, 2009.

Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act — Informed