H.R. 3823 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
ARMS Act
H.R. 3823 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 24, 2012, sponsored by David Rivera with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Adjusted Residency for Military Service Act or the ARMS Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional nonimmigrant status, an alien who: (1) entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding this Act's enactment; (2) is a person of good moral character; (3) is not inadm…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Rivera (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Feb 23, 2012)
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
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