HR 2782 · 97th Congress · Immigration

Immigration and National Security Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6]· 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: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1981-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Immigration and National Security Act of 1981 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) increase the size of the Border Patrol and improve its technology and equipment; (2) establish an alien identification card system; and (3) report to the President and Congress regarding such matters within one year of enactment of this Act. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit annual immigration to 350,000 (presently 270,000). Gives admission priority to immediate family members. Provides that in an emergency the President may, after appropriate consultation with Congress, reallocate available immigrant visas or use visas available for the succeeding fiscal year. Requires the President to report annually to Congress concerning the projected number of admissions (including immediate relatives, refugees, parolees, and immigrants). Requires such report to include a determination by the Secretary of Labor regarding the effect of such admissions on U.S. employment. Revises asylum provisions to: (1) require an applicant to show that qualifying conditions (of persecution) existed prior to departure from his or her country; (2) define "entry into the United States" for an applicant involved…

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Cosponsors (9)

5 Democrats4 Republicans