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S 2161 114th Congress Senate

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015

Official title: A bill to provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 7, 2015 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
Immigration Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaDepartment of Homeland SecurityForeign labor
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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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Oct 7, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7221)
Oct 7, 2015
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 Latest action October 7, 2015

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7221)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to adjust to permanent resident status a qualifying Liberian national who: (1) has been continuously present in the United States between January 1, 2013, through the date of status adjustment application; or (2) is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of such an alien.

Adjustment applications must be filed not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6532 Related bill Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2016
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Oct 7, 2015
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Oct 7, 2015
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Oct 7, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2161: Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2161/
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"S. 2161: Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-2161/.
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