US HB1340 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-1)
Status: Introduced on March 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-27 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2009 - Makes 3,000 immigrant visas in FY2010-FY2012 available to individuals who: (1) were born in Tibet; and (2) have been continuously residing in India or Nepal prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. Makes such visas available to the sons, daughters, grandsons, or granddaughters of such individuals.
Title
Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2009
Sponsors
| Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] | Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D-TX] | Rep. James Himes [D-CT] |
| Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D-NY] | Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
| Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. George Miller [D-CA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. John Olver [D-MA] |
| Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. | |
| 2009-03-05 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Asia
Family relationships
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
India
Nepal
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Tibet
Visas and passports
Family relationships
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
India
Nepal
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Tibet
Visas and passports
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1340/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr1340/BILLS-111hr1340ih.pdf |
