S 277 · 93th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the waiver of certain grounds for exclusion and deportation.

Introduced 1973-01-09· Sponsored by Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes an alien who has been convicted for possession of marihuana eligible for an application for a visa and for admission into the United States after a hearing and upon such terms as the Attorney General prescribes. Permits the Attorney General, after a hearing and upon such terms as he may prescribe, to waive deportation of any alien who has been convicted for the possession of marihuana. (Amends 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(23), 1251(b))…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans