S 1713 · 106th Congress · Immigration

S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act

Introduced 1999-10-08· Sponsored by Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.(1999-10-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that in light of increased alien smuggling into the United States, the Attorney General should increase the use of providing nonimmigrant status for aliens assisting in criminal or security investigations ("S" visa) in alien smuggling operations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the "S" visa period of admissions. Authorizes appropriations for refugee assistance.…

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S. 1713, S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act

Oct 29, 1999

Cost estimate for the bill as reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on October 21, 1999

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]MA