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S. 2862 · 83rd Congress · 1953–1954

A bill to provide relief for the sheepraising industry by making special nonquota immigrant visas available to certain skilled alien sheepherders

S. 2862 in the 83rd Congress (1953–1954) became law — introduced in 1954, sponsored by Pat McCarran.

During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
1954
Policy area
Immigration

Sponsor

Pat McCarran (D-NV)

Where it stands

  • Introduced1954
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawYes

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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