HR 2022 · 101th Congress · Immigration

To establish certain categories of nationals of the Soviet Union and nationals of Indochina presumed to be subject to persecution and to provide for adjustment to refugee status of certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees.

Introduced 1989-04-18· Sponsored by Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]· House

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.(1989-08-31)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1989-07-13
Yea 358Nay 44
PassedHouse · 1989-07-13
Yea 358Nay 44

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for the establishment of categories of aliens who are subject to persecution in the Soviet Union or in Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia, or Laos) and therefore admissible as refugees into the United States. Deems Jews and Evangelical Christians in the Soviet Union as such a category. Provides for the adjustment of status to refugee status for certain Soviet and Indochinese parolees residing in the United States.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans