H.R. 5619 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Sarah's Law
H.R. 5619 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 5, 2016, sponsored by David Young with 17 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 5, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Sarah's Law This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the detention of an alien: (1) who was not inspected and admitted into the United States, who held a revoked nonimmigrant visa (or other nonimmigrant admission document), or who is deportable for failing to maintain nonimmigrant status; and (2) who has been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Young (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 5, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (Jul 20, 2016)
More bills from David Young 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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