US SB1862 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on June 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides for waivers and reductions for various naturalization-related fees for individuals below certain income levels. For an individual whose income is less than 150% of the federal poverty line, no fees shall be charged for various applications, such as applications for naturalization or for a replacement citizenship document. For individuals whose income is less than 250% of the federal poverty line, not more than 50% of a naturalization-related fee shall be charged or collected.
Title
Citizenship Affordability Act
Sponsors
Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto [D-NV] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] |
Sen. Kamala Harris [D-CA] | Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Sen. Jacky Rosen [D-NV] |
Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-06-13 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3328 (Same As) 2019-07-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subjects
Citizenship and naturalization
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Poverty and welfare assistance
User charges and fees
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1862/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1862/BILLS-116s1862is.pdf |