HR 1618 · 99th Congress · Immigration

A bill to provide that no individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, and who has not been convicted of a felony, or against whom felony charges are not pending, may be denied the issuance of a passport.

Introduced 1985-03-20· Sponsored by Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.(1985-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits denying a passport to an individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, who has not been convicted of a felony, and against whom a felony charge is not pending if that individual: (1) owes allegiance to the United States; (2) includes in the passport application an oath or affirmation as to the truth of U.S. residence and lack of a felony charge or conviction; and (3) pays the appropriate fees.…

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