H.R. 3159 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Kerrie Orozco Act
H.R. 3159 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 22, 2015, sponsored by Brad Ashford with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Kerrie Orozco Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to declare that the following persons may be naturalized upon compliance with all naturalization requirements, except that no prior residence or specified physical presence within the United States shall be required: a person who is the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad Ashford (D-NE). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Sep 8, 2015)
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Other Immigration bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 1300: Adoptive Family Relief Act
- H.R. 158: Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 213: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015
- H.R. 483: Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2015
- H.R. 1148: Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1401: JOLT Act of 2015
- H.R. 3011: Kate's Law
- H.R. 3069: Notario Victim Relief Act
- H.R. 3151: Arrest Statistics Reporting Act of 2015
- H.R. 3785: Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression (CHANGE) Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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