H.R. 398
112th Congress
House
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the…
Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes.
Immigration
Administrative remediesImmigration status and proceduresMilitary personnel and dependents
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 23, 2011
Became Public Law No: 112-58.
Nov 23, 2011
Signed by President.
Nov 16, 2011
Presented to President.
Nov 14, 2011
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 10, 2011
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 10, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 10, 2011
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7390-7391)
Nov 10, 2011
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7390-7391)
Aug 1, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 1, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 1, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 684). (text: CR H5820)
Aug 1, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5829-5830)
Aug 1, 2011
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 1, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 398.
Aug 1, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5819-5821)
Aug 1, 2011
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 8, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
Jul 8, 2011
Committee on The Budget discharged.
Jul 8, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-141, Part I.
Jan 26, 2011
Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.
Jan 26, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jan 26, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Jan 24, 2011
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2011 | House · vote #684 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 426–0 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 112-58.
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the 90-day periods of time for an alien spouse or petitioning spouse to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status.States that: (1) at the petitioner's option the petition may be filed during such active-duty service at any time after commencement of the 90-day petition period, and (2) the tolling of the 90-day interview period shall not be construed to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) from waiving the interview requirement.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 398: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to toll, during active-duty service abroad in the Armed Forces, the periods of time to file a petition and appear for an interview to remove the conditional basis for permanent resident status, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-398/
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