HR 2726
101th Congress
House
Immigration
Aliens
Hong Kong
Visas
To treat Hong Kong as a separate foreign state for purposes of applying the numerical limitations on immigration.
Introduced: June 22, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 1990
See H.R.4300.
Jul 20, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 29, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Justice and State.
Jun 29, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.
Jun 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 22, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Treats Hong Kong as a separate foreign state rather than a colony or dependent area for U.S. immigration purposes, beginning in FY 1990 (thereby increasing the number of visas chargeable to Hong Kong).
What's happening now
See H.R.4300.
Committees of jurisdiction
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