HR 371
105th Congress
House
Immigration
Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
English language
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Guerrilla warfare
History
Hmong (Asian people)
Laos
Naturalization
Vietnamese Conflict
Widows
Women
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 1997
Introduced: January 7, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 21, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2278-2279)
Jun 17, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.
Jun 17, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 11, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Jan 7, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3-4)
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 1997 - Waives the English language naturalization requirement for certain aliens (or their spouses or widows) who served with special guerilla units in Laos.
Provides for naturalization under the Immigration and Nationality Act through such service.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2278-2279)
Committees of jurisdiction
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