H.R. 2709 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Reuniting Families Act
H.R. 2709 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 4, 2009, sponsored by Michael M. Honda with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 4, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Reuniting Families Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to establish the fiscal year worldwide level of employment-based immigrants at 140,000 plus: (1) the previous year's unused visas; and (2) the number of unused visas from FY1992-FY2007.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael M. Honda (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 4, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (Aug 19, 2009)
Other Immigration bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1127: To extend certain immigration programs.
- H.J.Res. 26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
- H.R. 6080: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending…
- S. 1376: International Adoption Simplification Act
- H.R. 5283: Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010
- S. 1338: A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1136: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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