HR 7762 · 95th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Introduced 1977-06-14· Sponsored by Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]· 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.(1977-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act - Prohibits, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the employment or referral for employment of aliens who have not been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, unless such employment is authorized by the Attorney General. Authorizes the Attorney General to serve a citation upon first-time violators of this Act. Establishes a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each alien if a violation occurs within two years after the Service of a citation. Permits a civil penalty to be imposed only after an opportunity for hearings and after the Attorney General has determined that a violation did occur. Provides that one who is assessed a civil penalty and thereafter violates this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or by one year imprisonment, or both, for each alien with respect to whom any violation of this Act occurs. Permits the Attorney General to adjust the status of any illegal alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if such alien has been continuously physically present in the United States since June 30, 19…

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