S. 2516 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act
S. 2516 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 18, 2007, sponsored by Barbara A. Mikulski with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-251
What it does
Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 18, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 11, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 17, 2008
- Became lawJun 26, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-251. (Jun 26, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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