HR 6941 · 96th Congress · Immigration

American Sovereignty Protection Act

Introduced 1980-03-26· Sponsored by Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1980-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] American Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the Alien Enemies Act to include within the definition of a predatory act against the United States: (1) the seizure of a diplomatic mission; or (2) the seizure of such premises together with the taking of diplomatic hostages.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans
Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4]
Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4]
Rep. Hinson, Jon C. [R-MS-4]
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]
Rep. Royer, William [R-CA-11]
Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2]
Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6]FL
Rep. Bafalis, L. A. (Skip) [R-FL-10]
Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]
Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8]
Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]AK
Rep. Brown, Clarence, Jr. [R-OH-7]
Rep. Daniel, Robert W., Jr. [R-VA-4]
Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4]
Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4]
Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40]