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Chinese Student Protection Act of 1997

Introduced: October 23, 1997 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Oct 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Oct 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 23, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Chinese Student Protection Act of 1997 - Extends the provisions of the Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992 to certain aliens who entered the United States without inspection.

What's happening now October 29, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2728: Chinese Student Protection Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2728/
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