HR 2578
105th Congress
House
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the visa waiver pilot program, and to provide for the collection of data with respect to the number of non-immigrants who remain in the United…
Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the visa waiver pilot program, and to provide for the collection of data with respect to the number of n… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the visa waiver pilot program, and to provide for the collection of data with respect to the number of non-immigrants who remain in the United States after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 1998
Laid on the table. See S. 1178 for further action. (consideration: CR H1503)
Mar 25, 1998
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 1998
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 0 (Roll No. 71).
Mar 25, 1998
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mar 25, 1998
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2578.
Mar 25, 1998
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Mar 25, 1998
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 391 and Rule XXIII.
Mar 25, 1998
The Speaker designated the Honorable John E. Sununu to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 25, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2578 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 2578, it shall be in order to consider in the House S. 1178. It shall be in order to move that the House strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 2578 as passed by the House.
Mar 25, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 391. (consideration: CR H1484-1503)
Mar 25, 1998
Rule H. Res. 391 passed House.
Mar 24, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 391 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2578 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments. After passage of H.R. 2578, it shall be in order to consider in the House S. 1178. It shall be in order to move that the House strike all after the enacting clause of the Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 2578 as passed by the House.
Nov 7, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
Nov 7, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-387.
Oct 7, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 7, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 1, 1997
Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims Discharged.
Sep 30, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Sep 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 30, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1998 | House · vote #71 | On Passage | Passed | 407–0 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 534 | – | Agreed to |
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Laid on the table. See S. 1178 for further action. (consideration: CR H1503)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2578: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the visa waiver pilot program, and to provide for the collection of data with respect to the number of non-immigrants who remain in the United States after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Attorney General.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2578/
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