H.R. 4798 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Reuniting Families Act
H.R. 4798 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 17, 2016, sponsored by Michael M. Honda with 91 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
- Mar 17, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 91
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Reuniting Families Act This bill 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-FY2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael M. Honda (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 91 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Apr 1, 2016)
More bills from Michael M. Honda in the 114th Congress
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. 3159: Kerrie Orozco Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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