HR 1138 · 96th Congress · Immigration

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]· 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 Ways and Means.(1979-01-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) grant permanent resident status to certain aliens in this country on January 1, 1979; (2) remove the English language requirement for citizenship; (3) direct the Attorney General to collect and remit wages due deported aliens after paying the taxes thereon; (4) remove the residency requirements for persons seeking citizenship after serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; and (5) limit Eastern Hemispheric admissions. Establishes the President's Commission on United States-Mexico Immigration Policy to conduct studies and make recommendations on immigration between Mexico and the United States and its effects on American domestic and international affairs.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat