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HR 2027 105th Congress House

To provide for the revision of the requirements for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to require the Attorney General to report…

Official title: To provide for the revision of the requirements for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and t… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide for the revision of the requirements for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to require the Attorney General to report to the Congress on the impact of such revision.

Introduced: June 24, 1997 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 24, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Sep 23, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 5 (Roll no. 419).
Sep 23, 1997
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7710-7711)
Sep 23, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Sep 23, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 23, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7623-7626)
Sep 23, 1997
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 18, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
Sep 18, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-257.
Jul 23, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jun 24, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 24, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 23, 1997 House · vote #419 Suspend the rules and pass Passed 412–5 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 24, 1997

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

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2027: To provide for the revision of the requirements for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to require the Attorney General to report to the Congress on the impact of such revision.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2027/
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"H.R. 2027: To provide for the revision of the requirements for a Canadian border boat landing permit pursuant to section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and to require the Attorney General to report to the Congress on the impact of such revision.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2027/.
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H.R. 2027, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2027/.
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