HR 574
105th Congress
House
Immigration
Armed Forces and National Security
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ex-offenders
Government Operations and Politics
Naturalization
Oaths
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Residence requirements
Social Welfare
Social security eligibility
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for less restrictive standards for naturalization as a citizen of the United States for certain categories of persons.
Introduced: February 4, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Feb 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from certain naturalization requirements persons who: (1) have lived in the United States for at least 20 years; (2) are eligible for social security benefits; (3) are U.S. veterans; or (4) are at least 70 years old.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Committees of jurisdiction
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