HR 12443 · 95th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend section 201(a), 202(c) and 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and to establish a Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy.

Introduced 1978-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]· House

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Latest: Public Law 95-412.(1978-10-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-07-18
Yea 396Nay 20
PassedHouse · 1978-07-18
Yea 396Nay 20

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the hemispheric immigration quota system for lawfully admitted aliens, including those born in colonies or other component or dependent areas of a foreign state. Establishes a Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy to study existing laws and policies governing immigration to the United States and to make appropriate administrative and legislative recommendations to the President and the Congress.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans