H.R. 5869 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
STARS Act
H.R. 5869 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 30, 2012, sponsored by David Rivera.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 30, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status Act or the STARS 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) has earned a high school diploma or general educa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 30, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. (Jun 6, 2012)
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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