HR 11261 · 94th Congress · Territories (U.S.)

A bill to establish procedures for the granting of permanent residence to certain nonimmigrant aliens in the Virgin Islands of the United States.

Introduced 1975-12-18· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-12-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a 25-member Virgin Islands Immigration Commission, one member to be the Attorney General or his designee, who shall serve as Chairman. Includes 19 members representing the United States Government, the Governor of the Virgin Islands or his designee, and five members from the general Virgin Islands public, to be balanced in terms of political party affiliation. Directs the Chairman to call an organizational meeting as soon as possible after a majority (constituting a quorum) of Commission members have been appointed. Provides that Commission members who are not officials or employees of the U.S. Government shall be paid $100 per diem and actual travel and reasonable subsistence expenses while engaged in Commission business. Authorizes the Commission to appoint and fix the compensation of whatever personnel are necessary to carry out this Act. Directs the Commission to call upon any Federal department or agency to furnish necessary information and assistance. Provides that, upon application, the Commission shall review on a case-by-case basis the status, circumstances, and character of aliens residing in the Virgin Islands who were admitted as non-immigrant aliens on or b…

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