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Widows and Orphans Act of 2003

Introduced: June 26, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 26, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8746-8747)
Jun 26, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Widows and Orphans Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a special immigrant category (N Visa) for certain orphans and women at risk of harm.
What's happening now June 26, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8746-8747)

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Mar 31, 2004
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 31, 2003
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1353: Widows and Orphans Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1353/
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"S. 1353: Widows and Orphans Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1353/.
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S. 1353, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1353/.
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