US HB4350 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-3)
Status: Introduced on December 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2009 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include as a nonimmigrant alien an alien who is the parent of a child who: (1) is a U.S. citizen; (2) was born outside the United States and its outlying possessions; and (3) had a natural parent who served honorably in an active-duty status in the U.S. Armed Forces and died on or after September 11, 2001, from an injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by that service. Defines "parent" to include a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis for purposes of: (1) such nonimmigrant alien; and (2) immediate relative status with respect to aliens who are not subject to direct numerical limitations. Sets forth related conditions concerning: (1) employment; (2) period of authorized admission; and (3) number of aliens to be admitted for each such child.

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Title

Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-03-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
2009-12-16 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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