HR 4918
107th Congress
House
Law
Alien labor
Civil actions and liability
Claims
District courts
Government liability
Government liability (International law)
Immigration
International Affairs
Labor and Employment
Latin America
Limitation of actions
Mexico
Treaties
Bracero Justice Act of 2002
Introduced: June 12, 2002
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Jun 13, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1045-1046)
Jun 12, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 12, 2002
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Bracero Justice Act of 2002 - Sets forth rules for cases in which an eligible claim is brought against the United States, Mexico, or certain financial institutions alleging failure to pay moneys owed to workers participating in the labor importation (bracero) program between January 1, 1942, and January 1, 1969. Declares that an eligible claim brought in any U.S. district court not later than two years after enactment of this Act shall not be barred by any statute of limitations, and that district courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in instances where such claims are brought. Waives U.S. sovereign immunity in such cases, and declares that foreign States shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of U.S. district courts hearing eligible claims.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Committees of jurisdiction
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