S. 3245 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to extend by 3 years the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.
S. 3245 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 24, 2012, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 112-176
What it does
Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 to extend the EB-5 Regional Center program through September 30, 2015. (Eliminates pilot program references to such program.) Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the E-Verify program through September 30, 2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2012
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 20, 2012
- Became lawSep 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-176. (Sep 28, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 13, 2012 · Passed412–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
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