HR 2557 · 96th Congress · Immigration

Financial Sponsorship of Immigrants Act

Introduced 1979-03-01· Sponsored by Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-03-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Financial Sponsorship of Immigrants Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require any immigrant wishing to be admitted into the United States to have a five-year financial sponsorship statement at the time of application for admission. Authorizes the Attorney General to make exemptions to such requirement. Provides that the Attorney General or the sponsored immigrant may bring a civil suit against a sponsor who fails to make payments pursuant to a statement of sponsorship. Provides that a Federal, State, or political subdivision may bring a civil suit against a nonpaying sponsor for reimbursement of welfare payments.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans