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| 99-s-2942 | 99 | s | 2942 | A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of Interior to retain the American Museum of Immigration at the base of the Statute of Liberty National Monument. | Immigration | 1986-10-17 | 1986-10-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 3 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to retain the American Museum of Immigration at the base of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 99-hr-5665 | 99 | hr | 5665 | Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-10-08 | 1986-10-09 | House Incorporated this Measure in H.R.3810 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 3 | Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1986 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for a person or other entity to: (1) hire (including through subcontractors), recruit, or refer for a fee for U.S. employment any alien knowing that such person is unauthorized to work, or any person without verifying his or her work status; or (2) continue to employ an alien knowing of such person's unauthorized work status. Makes verification compliance an affirmative defense to any violation in the hiring or referral of an alien. Establishes an employment verification system. Requires: (1) the employer to attest, on a form developed by the Attorney General, that the employee's work status has been verified by examination of a passport, birth certificate, social security card, alien documentation papers, or other proof; (2) the worker to similarly attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, or authorized alien; and (3) the employer to keep such records for the period required by regulation. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a national identity card or system. Sets forth employer sanction provisions. Provides for a six-month period of public education during which no employment violation penalties shall be imposed. Provides for a subsequent 12-month period during which violators shall be issued warning citations. Provides, at the end of such citation period, for graduated first and subsequent-offense civil penalties, injunctive remedies, or criminal penalties (for pattern or practice violations). Subjects violators to graduated civil penalties for related paperwork violations. Directs the Attorney General to provide notice and, upon request, an administrative hearing in the case of a disputed penalty. States that: (1) judicial review of a final administrative penalty shall be in the U.S. court of appeals; and (2) suits to collect unpaid penalties shall be filed in U.S. district courts… | 2025-08-29T16:31:16Z | |
| 99-hr-5606 | 99 | hr | 5606 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the naturalization of alien servicemembers who enlist outside the United States and who have not been admitted for lawful permanent residence. | Immigration | 1986-09-26 | 1986-09-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant special immigrant status to an alien service member (or veteran), and accompanying spouse and children, who enlisted outside the United States without first being admitted for U.S. permanent residence. Requires at least four years of honorable military service in order to qualify for such status. | 2021-06-30T19:49:31Z | |
| 99-hr-5582 | 99 | hr | 5582 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. | Immigration | 1986-09-23 | 1986-09-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the definition of "child" to include a child under the age of 16 for whom one or both surviving parents are incapable of providing proper support. (Current law refers to sole or surviving parent only.) | 2021-06-30T19:49:24Z | |
| 99-hr-5558 | 99 | hr | 5558 | Naturalization Amendments of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-09-19 | 1986-10-01 | Held at the desk by unanimous consent. Pending further disposition. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Naturalization Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) establish an administrative naturalization procedure; and (2) make such procedure the sole procedure for naturalization. Authorizes the applicant to choose the forum for the swearing-in ceremony (before the Attorney General, or in U.S. district court or appropriate State court). Reduces State residency requirements from six months to three months. Provides for review of a denied application before the Board of Immigration Appeals and thereafter in U.S. district court. Sets forth related administrative and conforming provisions. Provides for the admission ("I" status) as special immigrants of: (1) retired officers or employees of certain international organizations and their spouses; (2) surviving spouses of such persons; and (3) unmarried sons and daughters of such persons. Sets forth U.S. residency requirements of such status. Grants nonimmigrant status to: (1) parents of children receiving "I" status while the children are minors; and (2) other children of such parents or a surviving "I" status spouse. | 2025-08-29T16:29:32Z | |
| 99-hr-5559 | 99 | hr | 5559 | Immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-09-19 | 1986-09-29 | Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 81 - 308 (Record Vote No: 421). | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 99-904) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant special immigrant status to religious functionaries who have been solely employed for the previous two years in a religious occupation by a nonprofit religious organization and who will be so employed in the United States by the same organization or denomination. Requires labor certification. Establishes a ten-year waiting period for admittance into the United States for any alien excludable on grounds of moral turpitude, prostitution, immigration fraud, or conviction of two or more crimes totaling five years or more of imprisonment. | 2025-08-29T16:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-5562 | 99 | hr | 5562 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the responsibility of carriers for detention of excludable aliens. | Immigration | 1986-09-19 | 1986-09-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] | TX | D | B000997 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the responsibility of carriers (passenger ships and airlines) for the detention of excludable aliens. | 2021-06-30T19:49:17Z | |
| 99-s-2818 | 99 | s | 2818 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the exclusion or deportation from the United States of aliens who possessed or used certain controlled substances, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1986-09-12 | 1986-09-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the exclusion or deportation of any alien for possession or use of certain controlled substances. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-s-2768 | 99 | s | 2768 | Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-08-15 | 1986-09-02 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | Legal Immigration Reform Act of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the numerical limitation and preference system for immigrant admissions. | 2025-08-29T16:31:54Z | |
| 99-hr-5385 | 99 | hr | 5385 | A bill to authorize the appropriation of sums necessary to provide for a 50 percent increase in border patrol personnel. | Immigration | 1986-08-11 | 1986-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] | CA | R | M000926 | 3 | Authorizes FY 1987 through 1989 appropriations for an increase in Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol personnel so that the average personnel level in each such fiscal year is 50 percent higher than the FY 1986 level. | 2021-06-30T19:45:42Z | |
| 99-hr-5342 | 99 | hr | 5342 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the liability of owners and operators of international bridges and toll roads to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens. | Immigration | 1986-08-06 | 1986-08-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] | TX | D | D000203 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the owner or operator of a railroad line, international bridge, or toll road to request the Attorney General to inspect and approve measures taken to prevent aliens from illegally crossing into the United States. States that such approved measures shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with obligations under such Act to prevent illegal entries. | 2021-06-30T19:45:27Z | |
| 99-hr-5263 | 99 | hr | 5263 | A bill to provide reimbursement to localities for costs of emergency hospital services furnished to illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals. | Immigration | 1986-07-28 | 1986-07-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41] | CA | R | L000479 | 0 | Directs the Attorney General to reimburse localities for emergency hospital services furnished to illegal aliens and certain Cuban nationals. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. | 2021-06-30T19:44:54Z | |
| 99-hr-5216 | 99 | hr | 5216 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities which give emergency treatment to certain undocumented aliens and alien commuter workers. | Immigration | 1986-07-22 | 1986-07-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. | House | Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16] | TX | D | C000621 | 0 | Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities for emergency medical treatment (including any required in the course of labor and childbirth) which: (1) is rendered to an undocumented alien or an alien commuter worker who cannot pay for such service; and (2) is not reimbursable under any other public assistance program or private insurance plan. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 99-hr-5221 | 99 | hr | 5221 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who were killed while serving in the armed forces of the United States during military operations of the Vietnam conflict may be considered to have been citizens of the United States at the time of such aliens' death. | Immigration | 1986-07-22 | 1986-07-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for posthumous naturalization (effective at the time of death) for an alien killed while on active duty with the armed forces during the Vietnam hostilities (February 28, 1961, through October 15, 1978). Permits a surviving spouse, parent, son or daughter, or any designee of the Attorney General to file such a naturalization request. Establishes a five-year filing period. Grants surviving family members special immigrant status. | 2021-06-30T19:44:16Z | |
| 99-s-2656 | 99 | s | 2656 | A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans. | Immigration | 1986-07-21 | 1986-07-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Directs the Attorney General to provide for the naturalization of certain resident Filipino World War II veterans. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-5115 | 99 | hr | 5115 | Border Management Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-06-26 | 1986-07-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 9 | Border Management Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1986 - Title I: Border Management Consolidation - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Policy Development, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and other concerned agencies, to develop and submit to the Congress within 180 days a plan which: (1) provides for the consolidation of border and entry inspection functions of the U.S. Customs and Immigration and Naturalization Services; and (2) sets forth a comprehensive border management policy. Makes such plan effective 60 days after submission to the Congress, unless disapproved during such period by a joint resolution. Requires completed implementation of such plan within one year of submission. Title II: Employee Overtime Compensation and Reimbursement - Amends specified Federal laws relating to overtime compensation for the U.S. Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Title III: Effective Date - Makes the provisions of this Act effective upon enactment. | 2025-08-29T16:29:39Z | |
| 99-s-2626 | 99 | s | 2626 | Border Management Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-06-26 | 1986-06-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 7 | Border Management Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1986 - Title I: Border Management Consolidation - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Policy Development, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and other concerned agencies, to develop and submit to the Congress within 180 days a plan which: (1) provides for the consolidation of border and entry inspection functions of the U.S. Customs and Immigration and Naturalization Services; and (2) sets forth a comprehensive border management policy. Makes such plan effective 60 days after submission to the Congress, unless disapproved during such period by a joint resolution. Requires completed implementation of such plan within one year of submission. Title II: Employee Overtime Compensation and Reimbursement - Amends specified Federal laws relating to overtime compensation for the U.S. Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Title III: Effective Date - Makes the provisions of this Act effective upon enactment. | 2025-08-29T16:31:30Z | |
| 99-hconres-361 | 99 | hconres | 361 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress respecting the admission of certain Cuban ex-political prisoners into the United States. | Immigration | 1986-06-24 | 1986-07-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should allow certain Cuban ex-political prisoners into the United States. | 2021-06-30T18:52:35Z | |
| 99-sres-432 | 99 | sres | 432 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain prisoners in Cuba be granted asylum. | Immigration | 1986-06-20 | 1986-06-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) certain named, released Cuban political prisoners be granted asylum in the United States; (2) political prisoners not be used to effect policy changes by the Cuban Government; and (3) the Department of State seek other means to accomplish reinstatement of the December 14, 1985, Immigration Accord. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-5025 | 99 | hr | 5025 | A bill to provide for the issuance of immigration visas to Cubans. | Immigration | 1986-06-12 | 1986-06-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 1 | Directs that consular officials shall issue immigrant visas to qualifying Cuban nationals regardless of the Immigration and Nationality Act requirement prohibiting visas to nationals of a country delaying acceptance of deportees. | 2021-06-30T19:42:30Z | |
| 99-hconres-348 | 99 | hconres | 348 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the resumption of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Orderly Departure Program for Vietnam. | Immigration | 1986-06-05 | 1986-09-16 | See S.Con.Res.143. | House | Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] | FL | R | B000463 | 1 | Calls upon Vietnam to permit the: (1) resumption of the processing of approved applicants for resettlement in the United States; and (2) departure of certain prisoners, Amerasian children, and other persons of special humanitarian concern to the United States. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-hr-4893 | 99 | hr | 4893 | A bill to provide for a General Accounting Office investigation and report on conditions of displaced Nicaraguans, to provide certain rules of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with respect to review of the report, to provide for the temporary stay of detention and deportation of certain Nicaraguans, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1986-05-22 | 1986-09-17 | Reported to House by House Committee on Rules. Report No: 99-834 (Part I). | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 4 | Title I: General Accounting Office Investigation and Report - Directs the General Accounting Office to investigate and report to the House and the Senate concerning the conditions of Nicaraguans: (1) displaced in Central America; (2) returned to Nicaragua from the United States; and (3) living illegally in the United States. Title II: Congressional Review - Requires: (1) such report to be referred to the appropriate House and Senate committees; and (2) each committee to hold hearings and issue a report. Title III: Temporary Stay of Deportation - Provides for a temporary stay of deportation for specified categories of Nicaraguan deportations. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 99-sconres-143 | 99 | sconres | 143 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the resumption of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Orderly Departure Program for Vietnam. | Immigration | 1986-05-21 | 1986-09-30 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 2 | Calls upon Vietnam to permit the: (1) resumption of the processing of approved applicants for resettlement in the United States; and (2) departure of certain prisoners, Amerasian children, and other persons of special humanitarian concern to the United States. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 99-s-2469 | 99 | s | 2469 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the examination of children who apply for naturalization. | Immigration | 1986-05-20 | 1986-05-29 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit the naturalization examination of persons under 18 years old unless: (1) the Attorney General determines the likelihood of fraud; or (2) in the case of a child between 15 years old and 18 years old, the Attorney General specifically requires such examination. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4823 | 99 | hr | 4823 | Immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-05-14 | 1986-10-01 | Held at the desk by unanimous consent. Pending further disposition. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Immigration and Nationality Amendments of 1986 - Title I: Entry and Adjustment of Status - Part A: Entry and Adjustment of Status of Immigrants - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude returning permanent resident aliens from the definition of "entry" for purposes of such Act. Provides for the admission of a limited number of specified employees of multinational corporations and their families as special immigrants. Provides for the admission of unmarried sons and daughters and surviving spouses of G-4 visa employees of certain international organizations as special immigrants ("J" status). Grants nonimmigrant status to: (1) parents of children receiving "J" status while they are minors; and (2) other children of such parents or a surviving "J" status spouse. Requires members of professions to have appropriate college degrees or significant work experience for purposes of such Act. Allows surviving spouses of citizens to petition for entry under immediate relative status. Reduces the Amerasian sponsorship requirement from five years to two years. Allows private agency sponsorship for adult Amerasians. Repeals the employment offer requirement for preference entry purposes for specified aliens with extraordinary ability in the arts. Extends reentry permit length from two years to five years. Part B: Entry and Adjustment of Status of Nonimmigrants - Provides for the temporary admission into the United States of operators of (passenger) motor common carriers. Permits alien crewmen on U.S. fishing ships to stop temporarily in Guam. Broadens the classification of nonimmigrant treaty trader and investor to include supervisory services or transfer of technology. Permits admission as nonimmigrants of non-treaty traders or investors who invest substantial amounts of money and employ at least five U.S. workers from countries providing similar reciprocal immigration rights to U.S. nationals. Requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to monitor such admissio… | 2021-06-30T19:41:24Z | |
| 99-hr-4755 | 99 | hr | 4755 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the naturalization of alien servicemembers who enlist outside the United States and who have not been admitted for lawful permanent residence. | Immigration | 1986-05-06 | 1986-09-02 | Executive Comment Received From Justice. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 13 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant special immigrant status to an alien service member (or veteran), and accompanying spouse and children, who enlisted outside the United States without first being admitted for U.S. permanent residence. Requires at least four years of honorable military service in order to qualify for such status. | 2021-06-30T19:40:50Z | |
| 99-hjres-613 | 99 | hjres | 613 | A joint resolution allowing qualified persons representing all the States to be naturalized on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. | Immigration | 1986-04-29 | 1986-05-28 | Became Public Law No: 99-328. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 36 | Requests the Governor of each State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) to designate two residents for naturalization as citizens in an appropriate ceremony on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. Waives specified naturalization sites provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act for such ceremony. States that this Act authorizes no additional funds for expenses associated with such naturalization ceremony. | 2023-01-19T20:04:59Z | |
| 99-sjres-334 | 99 | sjres | 334 | A joint resolution allowing qualified persons representing all the States to be naturalized on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. | Immigration | 1986-04-29 | 1986-05-15 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 8 | Requests the Governor of each State (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands) to designate two residents for naturalization as citizens in an appropriate ceremony on Ellis Island on July 3 or 4, 1986. Waives specified naturalization sites provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act for such ceremony. States that this Act authorizes no additional funds for expenses associated with such naturalization ceremony. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4577 | 99 | hr | 4577 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the adverse effect wage rate, for nonimmigrant aliens brought into the United States to perform temporary agricultural labor, may not be more than 50 cents higher than the applicable Federal or State minimum wage rate, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1986-04-15 | 1986-04-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5] | VA | D | D000038 | 7 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the adverse effect wage rate for temporary alien agricultural workers may not be more than 50 cents higher than the applicable Federal or State minimum wage rate. | 2021-06-30T19:39:50Z | |
| 99-s-2270 | 99 | s | 2270 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to deter immigration-related marriage fraud and other immigration fraud. | Immigration | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-18 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 10 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 99-491) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a two-year conditional resident status for alien spouses (and their sons and daughters) who receive permanent resident status as a result of marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Terminates such status, and makes such aliens deportable, if the Attorney General determines during such two-year period that the marriage: (1) was entered into to evade the immigration laws; (2) has been judicially terminated (other than by death); (3) was entered into for a fee or other consideration; or (4) was not a bona fide marital relationship. Authorizes the Attorney General to grant a hardship waiver. Requires conditional aliens and spouses, in order to adjust to permanent resident status, to jointly file a petition with the Attorney General (during the 90-day period before the end of the two-year conditional period) attesting that the marriage: (1) was legal; (2) has not been terminated; (3) was not entered into for pay or other consideration; and (4) is a bona fide marital relationship (as evidenced by cohabitation, joint property ownership, joint tax returns, or other relevant information). Subjects such aliens to deportation if the Attorney General is not satisfied with the evidence presented in the petition, or if such petition was not filed within the required period. Authorizes the Attorney General to stay deportation if the alien files a late petition and pays a $100 fine. Prohibits an alien who became a permanent resident through marriage from petitioning for permanent resident status for a subsequent spouse unless such petitioning alien has been a permanent resident for five years or can show that the prior marriage was not entered into to evade the immigration laws. Excludes prior marriages terminated by the death of the spouse from such provision. Establishes a specific criminal penalty for marriage-related immigration fraud (five years' imprisonment or a $25… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4478 | 99 | hr | 4478 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for additional immigrant visa numbers for natives of certain foreign states which have had a significant decrease in immigration to the United States. | Immigration | 1986-03-21 | 1986-03-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | D000359 | 13 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make additional immigrant visas available to aliens of a country whose modified average number of U.S. entry visas during 1956 through 1965 exceeded FY 1984 levels. Allocates such additional visas under the current preference category system. Allocates any remaining unused visas: (1) first, to such preference categories without regard to numerical limits; and (2) second, to nonpreference aliens not to exceed 5,000 per fiscal year. | 2021-06-30T19:38:23Z | |
| 99-s-2219 | 99 | s | 2219 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for additional immigrant visa numbers for natives of certain foreign states which have had a significant decrease in immigration to the United States. | Immigration | 1986-03-21 | 1986-03-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make additional immigrant visas available to aliens of a country whose modified average number of U.S. entry visas during 1956 through 1965 exceeded FY 1984 levels. Allocates such additional visas under the current preference category system. Allocates any remaining unused visas: (1) first, to such preference categories without regard to numerical limits; and (2) second, to nonpreference aliens not to exceed 5,000 per fiscal year. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4444 | 99 | hr | 4444 | Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-03-18 | 1986-11-14 | Became Public Law No: 99-653. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Immigration and Nationality Act Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the requirement that an adopted child must be in the custody of the adopting parent or parents for two years following adoption in order to be recognized as the "child" of such parent or parents. Permits alternate foreign state chargeability (for purposes of numerical entry limitations) to a spouse or child following to join a principal alien in the United States. (Current law permits this only for a spouse or child accompanying a principal alien.) Repeals the visa application fingerprint requirement and certain related provisions. States that an issued immigrant visa shall be replaced only during the fiscal year it was originally issued. (Current statutory language refers to the "year" of original issue.) Repeals existing requirements that: (1) immigrant visa applicants submit supporting documentation in duplicate; and (2) consular officers make and retain duplicates of all issued immigrant visas. Repeals specified provisions relating to the entry of aliens from foreign contiguous territory or adjacent islands on nonsignatory transportation lines. Repeals Federal law relating to specified nonquota immigrant benefits. Reduces the period of U.S. physical presence required to transmit citizenship to a child born abroad of one citizen parent and one alien parent. Permits an illegitimate child of an American father to acquire U.S. citizenship based on: (1) the father's written acknowledgement of paternity; or (2) a court-adjudicated determination of paternity. Requires the father to provide financial support while the child is a minor. Reduces the time within which, after naturalization, a naturalized citizen's establishment of permanent residence abroad shall be considered prima facie grounds for revoking naturalization. Requires voluntariness and intention to relinquish U.S. nationality as essential elements in any finding of loss of nationality. Repeals specified provis… | 2023-01-19T20:05:09Z | |
| 99-s-2177 | 99 | s | 2177 | Immigration Exclusion Amendments Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1986-03-11 | 1986-07-09 | Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 1 | Immigration Exclusion Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from temporary entry into the United States any alien whom a consular official or the Attorney General knows or believes is likely to engage in espionage or sabotage, or criminal or terrorist activity in the United States. States that no person shall be denied a nonimmigrant visa because of his or her lawful political beliefs, activities, or associations. | 2025-08-29T16:29:26Z | |
| 99-hr-4000 | 99 | hr | 4000 | Polish Refugee Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-12-19 | 1985-12-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | H000547 | 2 | Polish Refugee Act of 1986 - Treats certain Polish citizens or nationals as refugees under the Immigration and Nationality Act for purposes of admission into the United States. Directs the Attorney General to assist such persons in applying for refugee status or asylum, as appropriate. Entitles such aliens to refugee assistance under such Act. | 2025-08-29T16:32:43Z | |
| 99-hr-3976 | 99 | hr | 3976 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from admission into the United States most nonimmigrants from any foreign state with which the United States does not have diplomatic relations. | Immigration | 1985-12-17 | 1985-12-30 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | M000718 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude from nonimmigrant admission into the United States nationals from any foreign state with which the United States does not have diplomatic relations. Excludes nationals of Taiwan from such prohibition. | 2021-06-30T19:34:02Z | |
| 99-hr-3903 | 99 | hr | 3903 | Foreign Terrorist Exclusion Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-12-11 | 1986-04-18 | Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Justice, State. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Foreign Terrorist Exclusion Act of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude aliens who are members of or affiliated with terrorist organizations (as defined by this Act) from: (1) visa eligibility and admission into the United States; (2) temporary parole admission; and (3) transit through the United States as foreign officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to deport such aliens. Prohibits the Attorney General from granting such aliens voluntary departure or withholding of deportation. Removes specified diplomatic immunities from such aliens. Makes it a felony to knowingly aid such aliens to enter the United States. Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to: (1) define terrorist organization for purposes of such Act; (2) direct the Attorney General to investigate the activities of any person registered under such Act as an agent of a terrorist organization; and (3) make such an agent who knowingly receives funds from such an organization criminally liable. | 2025-08-29T16:31:09Z | |
| 99-hr-3862 | 99 | hr | 3862 | A bill to provide for the temporary stay of detention and deportation of certain Lebanese and for their adjustment to permanent residence status. | Immigration | 1985-12-05 | 1985-12-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 2 | Provides for the temporary stay (ending on January 1, 1990) of detention and deportation of specified Lebanese nationals and for their adjustment to permanent resident status. | 2021-06-30T19:33:32Z | |
| 99-hr-3810 | 99 | hr | 3810 | Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-11-21 | 1986-10-09 | House Incorporated H.R.5665 in This Measure as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #457 (230-166)) Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1986 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for a person or other entity to: (1) hire (including through subcontractors), recruit, or refer for a fee for U.S. employment any alien knowing that such person is unauthorized to work, or any person without verifying his or her work status; or (2) continue to employ an alien knowing of such person's unauthorized work status. Makes verification compliance an affirmative defense to any violation in the hiring or referral of an alien. Establishes an employment verification system. Requires: (1) the employer to attest, on a form developed by the Attorney General, that the employee's work status has been verified by examination of a passport, birth certificate, social security card, alien documentation papers, or other proof; (2) the worker to similarly attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, or authorized alien; and (3) the employer to keep such records for the period required by regulation. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a national identity card or system. Sets forth employer sanction provisions. Provides for a six-month period of public education during which no employment violation penalties shall be imposed. Provides for a subsequent 12-month period during which violators shall be issued warning citations. Provides, at the end of such citation period, for graduated first and subsequent-offense civil penalties, injunctive remedies, or criminal penalties (for pattern or practice violations). Subjects violators to graduated civil penalties for related paperwork violations. Directs the Attorney General to provide notice and, upon request, an administrative hearing in the case of a disputed penalty. States that: (1) judicial review of a final administrative penalty shall be in the U.S. court of appeals; and (2) suits to col… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 99-hr-3814 | 99 | hr | 3814 | Commission to Investigate Federal Involvement with the Immigration of Nazi Collaborators Act | Immigration | 1985-11-21 | 1985-11-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 31 | Commission to Investigate Federal Involvement with the Immigration of Nazi Collaborators Act - Establishes the Commission to Investigate Federal Involvement with the Immigration of Nazi Collaborators to: (1) investigate any efforts made by the Government or Federal officials to assist Nazi war criminals and Axis collaborators in entering the United States; and (2) report to the President and the Congress within 18 months of the Commission's first meeting. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T16:32:59Z | |
| 99-hr-3755 | 99 | hr | 3755 | Humane Treatment of Immigrant Children Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-11-13 | 1986-01-22 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] | CA | D | E000064 | 7 | Humane Treatment of Immigrant Children Act of 1985 - Prohibits the Immigration and Nationality Service from holding an innocent minor dependent of an alien held for deportation in a place separate from such child's parents or in a criminal environment. Permits an injured person to sue or seek injunctive relief from the Government, and in the same action recover punitive damages from a person acting under governmental authority. | 2025-08-29T16:32:46Z | |
| 99-hr-3737 | 99 | hr | 3737 | Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-11-12 | 1986-11-10 | Became Public Law No: 99-639. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] | FL | R | M000350 | 3 | (Measure passed House, amended) Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a two-year conditional permanent resident status for alien spouses and their sons and daughters who become permanent residents through marriage or as immediate relatives. Subjects such aliens to deportation if the Attorney General determines within such two-year period that: (1) the marriage was entered into to evade the immigration laws; (2) the marriage has been judicially annulled or terminated (other than by death); or (3) a fee or other consideration was paid to secure such marriage. Authorizes the Attorney General to grant a hardship waiver. Grants aliens the right to contest such status revocation in a deportation hearing. Requires conditional aliens and spouses, in order to adjust to permanent resident status, to jointly file a petition and appear for an interview with the Attorney General (during the 90-day period before the end of the two-year conditional period) attesting that the marriage: (1) was legal; (2) has not been terminated; (3) was not entered into to evade the immigration laws; and (4) was not entered into for pay or other consideration. Requires additional information regarding residency and employment. Requires the Attorney General to act upon such petition within 90 days. Prohibits an alien who became a permanent resident through marriage from petitioning for permanent resident status for a subsequent spouse unless such petitioning alien has been a permanent resident for five years or can show that the prior marriage was not entered into to evade the immigration laws. Increases criminal penalties for marriage fraud. Requires a couple to have previously met within the past two years in order to receive a "K" (fiance) visa. Permits the Attorney General to waive such requirement. Bars any alien who has conspired or attempted to enter into a fraudulent marriage from entering the United States. Prohibits status adjustment during such conditional permanent resi… | 2023-01-19T20:05:07Z | |
| 99-hres-314 | 99 | hres | 314 | A resolution expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Miroslav Medvid should not be allowed to be removed from the United States until a complete investigation can determine whether he has been accorded all rights due him as a possible defector, and until he is accorded those rights. | Immigration | 1985-11-07 | 1985-11-12 | Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 405 - 3 (Record Vote No: 399). | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 18 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #399 (405-3)) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should pursue an active and impartial investigation of the Medvid case in order to avoid a similar situation in the future. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-3702 | 99 | hr | 3702 | A bill to confer United States citizenship posthumously on Rudolph Salli. | Immigration | 1985-11-06 | 1985-11-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] | CA | R | S000393 | 0 | Confers U.S. citizenship posthumously upon Rudolph Salli. | 2021-06-30T19:31:26Z | |
| 99-hres-310 | 99 | hres | 310 | A resolution expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that Miroslav Medvid should not be allowed to be removed from the United States until a complete investigation can determine whether he has been accorded all rights due him as a possible defector, and until he is accorded those rights. | Immigration | 1985-11-06 | 1985-11-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should protect the human rights of Miroslav Medvid by not allowing his removal from the United States until a complete investigation can determine whether he has been accorded all rights due him as a possible defector, and until he is accorded such rights; (2) the President should ensure that Mr. Medvid is afforded an interview on U.S. soil, with an interpreter fluent in Ukrainian, in an environment free of intimidation and without the presence of Soviet authorities so that he may freely decide whether to restate and have granted his initial asylum request; (3) all Federal agencies involved in the handling of Mr. Medvid's case should review their policies regarding political asylum; (4) the Immigration and Naturalization Service should establish clear rules and procedures designed to prevent the forced return of a person seeking political asylum; and (5) the Attorney General should pursue an active investigation in the Medvid case in order to avoid a similar situation in the future. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-3673 | 99 | hr | 3673 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the liability of owners and operators of international bridges and toll roads to prevent the unauthorized landing of aliens. | Immigration | 1985-11-01 | 1986-01-28 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] | TX | D | D000203 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the owner or operator of an international bridge or toll road to request the Attorney General to inspect and approve measures taken to prevent aliens from illegally crossing into the United States. States that such approved measures shall be prima facie evidence of compliance with obligations under such Act to prevent illegal entries. | 2021-06-30T19:31:15Z | |
| 99-hr-3563 | 99 | hr | 3563 | A bill to require applicants for passports to provide their social security account number, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1985-10-11 | 1985-10-18 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] | NJ | D | G000511 | 0 | Requires the written application for a passport to contain the social security account number of the applicant. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-3555 | 99 | hr | 3555 | A bill to amend the "Joint Resolution to provide for accepting, ratifying and confirming the cessions of certain islands of the Samoan group to the United States, and for other purposes". | Immigration | 1985-10-10 | 1986-04-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | S001077 | 155 | States that a person shall be considered an American national if such person completes 15 years of lawful continuous residence in the United States or American Samoa, and one of his or her parents was a national of the United States and a resident of the United States or American Samoa at the time of that person's birth. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-3354 | 99 | hr | 3354 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for special immigrant status for certain aliens popularly known as "Silva Class Members", and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1985-09-18 | 1985-09-23 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide special immigrant status for certain Western Hemisphere resident aliens ("Silva class") issued immigrant visa priority dates between June 30, 1968, and January 1, 1977. Waives specified grounds for exclusion. Permits such aliens to adjust to permanent resident status. | 2021-06-30T19:28:54Z | |
| 99-hr-3321 | 99 | hr | 3321 | A bill to revise, codify, and enact without substantive change certain general and permanent laws, related to aliens and nationality, as title 8, United States Code, "Aliens and Nationality". | Immigration | 1985-09-17 | 1985-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Revises, codifies, and enacts without substantive change certain laws relating to aliens and nationality as title 8, United States Code, "Aliens and Nationality." Subdivides such title into the following subtitles: (I) general; (II) immigration; (III) citizenship and nationality; (IV) passports and travel control; and (V) refugees and immigrant programs. Subtitle I: General - Sets forth: (1) definitions and special provisions, for certain nonimmigrants; (2) organization, administration, and authorities of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Bureau of Consular Affairs; and (3) miscellaneous liaison procedural provisions. Subtitle II: Immigration - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) immigrant and nonimmigrant admissions; (2) exclusion; (3) entry documents and registration; (4) entry and exclusion; (5) alien crew members; (6) deportation and classification changes; and (7) jurisdiction and civil and criminal penalties. Subtitle III: Citizenship and Nationality - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) citizenship and nationality at birth and collective naturalization; (2) nationality through naturalization; (3) loss of nationality; (4) nationality documents; and (5) citizenship instruction and procedures if a right or privilege as a national is denied. Subtitle IV: Passports and Travel Control - Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) passports; and (2) travel control and related documents. Subtitle V: Refugees - Sets forth refugee provisions respecting: (1) admissions; (2) policy coordination and resettlement and educational assistance; (3) international participation and emergency assistance; and (4) educational assistance. | 2021-06-30T19:28:31Z | |
| 99-hr-3251 | 99 | hr | 3251 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the number of diplomatic visas issued to aliens who are residents or nationals of the Soviet Union shall not exceed the number of diplomatic visas issued to residents or nationals of the United States by the Soviet Union. | Immigration | 1985-09-10 | 1985-09-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7] | GA | D | D000051 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the number of diplomatic visas issued to Soviet citizens or nationals shall not equal or exceed the number of similar visas issued to U.S. citizens or residents by the Soviet Union during the preceding 12 months. | 2021-06-30T19:28:11Z | |
| 99-hconres-184 | 99 | hconres | 184 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that no amnesty should be granted to aliens present illegally in the United States. | Immigration | 1985-09-09 | 1985-09-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | Y000031 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that no immigration reform proposal should be adopted that provides temporary or permanent lawful resident status for aliens illegally in the United States. | 2021-06-30T18:51:47Z | |
| 99-hr-3236 | 99 | hr | 3236 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the temporary admission to the United States of the operators of motor common carriers of passengers. | Immigration | 1985-09-04 | 1985-10-09 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice, Labor. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] | NY | D | S000148 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the temporary admission into the United States of the operators of motor common carriers of passengers. | 2021-06-30T19:27:53Z | |
| 99-hjres-370 | 99 | hjres | 370 | A joint resolution conferring United States citizenship posthumously on Mrs. Mary Josephine Kaszkiewicz. | Immigration | 1985-08-01 | 1985-09-17 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | R000465 | 0 | Confers U.S. citizenship on Mrs. Mary Josephine Kaskiewicz, posthumously. | 2021-06-30T18:56:54Z | |
| 99-hr-3187 | 99 | hr | 3187 | United States Immigration Court Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-08-01 | 1985-08-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] | FL | R | M000350 | 1 | United States Immigration Court Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a United States Immigration Court, consisting of a 70-judge trial and a six-judge appellate division. Sets forth jurisdictional provisions and appellate review procedures. Grants jurisdiction to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to review immigration matters such as deportation, exclusion, and asylum. Provides for exclusion without hearing under specified circumstances. Permits any alien physically present in the United States or at a land border or port of entry to apply for asylum unless exclusion or deportation proceedings have been instituted. Prescribes conditions under which asylum shall be considered even where exclusion or deportation proceedings have been instituted. Provides for a public asylum hearing and requires aliens to be advised of right of counsel. Sets forth effective dates and transition procedures. | 2025-08-29T16:29:30Z | |
| 99-hr-3080 | 99 | hr | 3080 | Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-07-25 | 1985-11-21 | Clean Bill H.R.3810 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 1 | Immigration Control and Legalization Amendments Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for a person or other entity to: (1) hire, or recruit, or refer for a fee for U.S. employment any alien knowing that such person is unauthorized to work, or any person without verifying his or her work status; or (2) continue to employ an alien knowing of such person's unauthorized work status. Makes verification compliance an affirmative defense to any violation in the hiring or referral of an alien. Applies the sanctions under this Act to employers of four or more employees. Establishes an employment verification system. Requires: (1) the employer to attest, on a form developed by the Attorney General, that the employee's work status has been verified by examination of a passport, birth certificate, social security card, alien documentation papers, or other proof; (2) the worker to similarly attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, or authorized alien; and (3) the employer to keep such records for the period required by regulation. Sets forth penalties for unlawful employment of unauthorized aliens. Makes it an unfair immigration-related employment practice for an employer of four or more employees to discriminate against any individual (other than an unauthorized alien) with respect to hiring, or recruitment or referral for fee, because of such individual's origin or citizenship status. Requires that complaints of violations of an immigration-related employment practice be filed with the Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (established by this Act) within the Department of Justice. Prohibits the overlap of immigration-related discrimination complaints and discrimination complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Authorizes the Special Counsel to investigate complaints and to determine whether to bring such complaints before a specially trained administrative law judge. Provi… | 2025-08-29T16:33:08Z | |
| 99-hr-2931 | 99 | hr | 2931 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirement for naturalization of an understanding of the English language. | Immigration | 1985-07-08 | 1985-07-10 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from the naturalization English language requirement any person who: (1) is at least 65 years old; (2) has lived in the United States for at least five years; and (3) has made diligent efforts to learn English. | 2021-06-30T19:23:10Z | |
| 99-hr-2842 | 99 | hr | 2842 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a procedure for an alien who dies while serving on active-duty with the United States armed forces during certain periods of hostilities to be considered a citizen of the United States at the time of the alien's death. | Immigration | 1985-06-21 | 1985-06-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | D000416 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for posthumous naturalization by reason of death while on active-duty service in the armed forces during periods of military hostilities. | 2021-06-30T19:22:46Z | |
| 99-sres-185 | 99 | sres | 185 | A resolution to promote emigration from Cuba. | Immigration | 1985-06-19 | 1985-07-10 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] | FL | D | C000356 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Cuban Government is thwarting the human rights of Cubans by suspending an immigration agreement which benefits both the Cuban Government and its people and the United States Government and its people in retaliation for uncensored news and other Voice of America broadcasting to Cuba. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 99-s-1296 | 99 | s | 1296 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirement for naturalization of an understanding of the English language. | Immigration | 1985-06-13 | 1985-06-21 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, State Department. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 19 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exempt from the naturalization English language requirement any person who: (1) is at least 65 years old; (2) has lived in the United States for at least five years; and (3) has made diligent efforts to learn English. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-2739 | 99 | hr | 2739 | A bill entitled: "The Overseas American Children's Citizenship Equity Act of 1985". | Immigration | 1985-06-12 | 1985-06-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1] | AR | D | A000103 | 2 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that a person born outside the United States and its possessions to mixed alien and citizen parents shall be a U.S. citizen at birth if the citizen parent was physically present in the United States or its possessions for two years in the aggregate (presently must have been present for ten years, at least five of which were after attaining the age of 14 years). Provides that a child who is under 18 years old at the time of enactment of this Act, and whose parents fulfilled the two-year requirement at the time of the child's birth, shall be a U.S. citizen. | 2021-06-30T19:21:54Z | |
| 99-s-1261 | 99 | s | 1261 | Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-06-07 | 1985-06-10 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, State Department. | Senate | Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] | WY | R | S000429 | 0 | Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations under such Act and under the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. States that an agency receiving a refugee assistance resettlement grant or contract shall be responsible for a refugee's subsistence needs during the initial 90-day resettlement period. Limits the number of refugees covered by the annual congressional report. | 2025-08-29T16:31:30Z | |
| 99-s-1262 | 99 | s | 1262 | Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-06-07 | 1985-10-08 | By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 99-154. | Senate | Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] | WY | R | S000429 | 1 | Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations for refugee assistance. Requires an agency receiving initial resettlement grants to: (1) provide quarterly performance and finance reports; (2) notify local welfare offices when a refugee is offered employment; (3) notify, upon request, local welfare offices of any cash assistance provided directly by such agency to a refugee; (4) assure that refugees with medical conditions affecting the public health report to the appropriate health agency in their resettlement area; and (5) fulfill its responsibility to provide the basic needs of each refugee. Requires the Federal agency administering the program of initial resettlement to establish criteria for the performance of agencies receiving such grants. Provides cash and medical assistance for refugees who would otherwise be eligible for aid to families with dependent children or medical assistance under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Terminates refugee cash assistance for three months for refusal to accept employment (six months for subsequent refusals). Prohibits: (1) such cash or medical assistance grants from being given as block or consolidated grants; or (2) the Director from delegating grant review or approval authority to the States or their political subdivisions. Permits per capita grants to be made available to States if requested and used for demonstration projects. Directs the Attorney General to pay compensation to States and counties for costs incurred in incarcerating certain Cuban nationals who were allowed U.S. entry in 1980 and who were subsequently convicted of violating State or county law. | 2025-08-29T16:33:32Z | |
| 99-hr-2606 | 99 | hr | 2606 | A bill to make additional immigrant visas available for immigrants from certain foreign countries. | Immigration | 1985-05-23 | 1985-06-17 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] | MA | D | D000416 | 0 | Provides additional immigrant visas for aliens of countries whose 1955 through 1965 U.S. immigration figures do not exceed specified levels as provided for by this Act. Distributes such visas as follows: (1) 40 percent under family preference status (as provided for under the Immigration and Nationaltiy Act); (2) 30 percent under work preference status; and (3) 30 percent to nonpreference aliens. | 2021-06-30T19:21:07Z | |
| 99-s-1200 | 99 | s | 1200 | Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-05-23 | 1986-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 99-603. | Senate | Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] | WY | R | S000429 | 0 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 99-1000) Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for a person or other entity to: (1) hire (including through subcontractors), recruit, or refer for a fee for U.S. employment any alien knowing that such person is unauthorized to work, or any person without verifying his or her work status; or (2) continue to employ an alien knowing of such person's unauthorized work status. Makes verification compliance (including the use of State employment agency documentation) an affirmative defense to any hiring or referral violation. Establishes an employment verification system. Requires: (1) the employer to attest, on a form developed by the Attorney General, that the employee's work status has been verified by examination of a passport, birth certificate, social security card, alien documentation papers, or other proof; (2) the worker to similarly attest that he or she is a U.S. citizen or national, or authorized alien; and (3) the employer to keep such records for three years in the case of referral or recruitment, or the later of three years or one year after employment termination in the case of hiring. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a national identity card or system. Directs the President to monitor and evaluate the verification system and implement changes as necessary within 60 days after notifying the appropriate congressional committees (within two years for a major change). Prohibits implementation of a major change unless the Congress provides funds for such purpose. Authorizes related demonstration projects of up to three years. Limits the use of such verification system or any required identification document to enforcing this Act and not for other law enforcement purposes. Directs the Attorney General to establish complaint and investigation procedures which shall provide for: (1) individuals and ent… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-s-1129 | 99 | s | 1129 | International Organization Staffs' Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-05-14 | 1985-05-23 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, State Department. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | International Organization Staffs' Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "special immigrant" unmarried sons and daughters and surviving spouses of employees of certain international organizations ("I" status). Grants nonimmigrant status to: (1) parents of children receiving "I" status while they are minors; and (2) other children of such parents or a surviving "I" status spouse. | 2025-08-29T16:31:25Z | |
| 99-s-1108 | 99 | s | 1108 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the temporary admission to the United States of the operators of motor common carriers of passengers. | Immigration | 1985-05-08 | 1985-05-17 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, State Department. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 2 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the temporary admission into the United States of the operators of motor common carriers of passengers. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-2361 | 99 | hr | 2361 | Immigration Exclusion and Deportation Amendments of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-05-06 | 1985-05-28 | Executive Comment Requested from HHS, Justice, Labor, State, CIA. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 65 | Immigration Exclusion and Deportation Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make only the following classes of aliens ineligible to receive visas and be permitted admission into the United States: (1) any alien with a communicable disease of public health significance; (2) any alien with a record of behavior or mental impairment that poses a threat to property or safety; (3) any alien convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, with specified exceptions; (4) any alien convicted of two or more offenses for which the aggregate sentences actually imposed were five years or more; (5) any alien convicted of specified drug violations; (6) any alien who has engaged in terrorist activity against the United States or against a citizen of the United States; (7) any alien who participated in Nazi persecutions; (8) any alien deemed by the Attorney General as a probable security risk for certain specified reasons, including terrorist activity; (9) any alien who is likely to become a public economic burden; (10) any alien seeking to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor, with certain qualified exceptions; (11) any alien who is a graduate of a medical school not accredited by a body approved for such purpose by the Secretary of Education, with certain exceptions; (12) any excluded or deported alien who seeks readmission within one year of the event, unless such readmission is consented to by the Attorney General; (13) any alien seeking to enter the United States by fraud or the willful misrepresentation of a material fact; (14) any stowaway alien; (15) any alien who aids any other alien in illegal entry; (16) any immigrant not in possession of a valid immigrant visa and passport at the time of admission; (17) any nonimmigrant not in possession of a valid passport authorizing the alien to return to the country from which he or she came; and (18) any alien ineligible for U.S. citizenship, including a person who left or remained outside the United States t… | 2025-08-29T16:30:00Z | |
| 99-s-1074 | 99 | s | 1074 | Immigrant Repatriation Study Act | Immigration | 1985-05-06 | 1985-08-30 | Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 0 | Immigrant Repatriation Study Act - Directs the Attorney General to study the problem of indigent, elderly immigrants who wish to return to their home countries but cannot afford the transportation costs to do so. Requires a report to the Congress within 12 months. | 2025-08-29T16:29:48Z | |
| 99-hr-2329 | 99 | hr | 2329 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to repeal the provision excluding admission of aliens on the sole ground of sexual deviation. | Immigration | 1985-05-02 | 1985-05-09 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28] | CA | D | D000373 | 36 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the "sexual deviation" exclusion provision. | 2021-06-30T19:17:59Z | |
| 99-hr-2286 | 99 | hr | 2286 | Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-04-30 | 1985-05-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations under such Act and under the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980. States that an agency receiving a refugee assistance resettlement grant or contract shall be responsible for a refugee's subsistence needs during the initial 90-day resettlement period. Limits the number of refugees covered by the annual congressional report. | 2025-08-29T16:31:07Z | |
| 99-hr-2267 | 99 | hr | 2267 | Illegal Immigration Control Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-04-29 | 1985-05-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1] | NH | R | S000606 | 15 | Illegal Immigration Control Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for any person to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer any alien not authorized to work in the United States. Makes it unlawful for an employer of two or more persons to hire anyone without complying with the verification procedure set forth in this Act. Directs the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Secretaries of Labor and Health and Human Services, to establish a social security account validation system as part of such verification procedure. Sets forth a verification procedure which requires an employer to attest, under penalty of perjury, that he has examined an employee's identification papers, and requires an employee to attest to his or her citizenship or legal work status. Requires employers to keep such records for three years or one year after an employee leaves, whichever is longer. Makes following such procedure an affirmative employer defense. States that nothing in this Act shall directly or indirectly authorize the creation of a national identification card system. Prohibits employers from requiring employees to post indemnity bonds. Subjects violators of such verification procedure or hiring provisions to civil penalties. Requires notice and a hearing opportunity. Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) seek injunctive relief for pattern or practice violations; and (2) sue to collect outstanding penalties. Directs the President to monitor such program and consult with the Congress every six months. States that no penalties shall be imposed for the first six months after enactment of this Act. Amends the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act to subject farm labor contractors to the requirements of this Act, beginning seven months after enactment. Makes it illegal to fraudulently misuse or manufacture entry or work documents. Sets forth penalties. Part B: Improvement of Enforcement and Services - Direct… | 2025-08-29T16:33:40Z | |
| 99-hr-2224 | 99 | hr | 2224 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nonimmigrant alien crewmen on fishing vessels to stop temporarily at ports in Guam. | Immigration | 1985-04-25 | 1986-10-21 | Became Public Law No: 99-505. | House | Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] | GU | R | B000551 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make alien crewmen serving on a U.S.-based fishing vessel nonimmigrant aliens while they are temporarily in Guam. (Permits temporary shore leave.) States that an alien crewman shall be considered to have departed from Guam after leaving its territorial waters without regard to whether the alien arrives in a foreign state before returning to Guam. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-2180 | 99 | hr | 2180 | Immigration Reform Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-04-23 | 1985-04-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 6 | Immigration Reform Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Preventing Displacement of Domestic Workers by Unauthorized Aliens - Directs the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Attorney General and with the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board, to submit to the Congress an alien labor enforcement plan for FY 1986. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an updated plan for FY 1987. Authorizes supplemental FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations for such enforcement activities by the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to establish a civil penalty for specified recordkeeping violations. Part B: Improvement of Enforcement and Services - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize supplementary FY 1985 appropriations for Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) enforcement activities. Authorizes FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations for INS. Directs the Attorney General to submit a plan to the Congress for FY 1985 supplemental personnel and resources, and to revise such plan for FY 1986 and 1987. States that increases in enforcement activities should be used predominantly for border area patrol. Establishes criminal penalties for unlawful transportation of undocumented aliens to the United States for commercial advantage or private profit. Directs the Attorney General, jointly with the Secretary of State, to initiate antismuggling program discussions with Canada and Mexico and to report on such discussions to the Congress within one year. Directs the Attorney General to develop an INS immigration emergency plan, and to submit such plan to the appropriate congressional committees. Authorizes the Attorney General to request supplementary appropriations if the President has determined that such an emergency exists. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish an inservice training program to familiarize INS personnel with the rights of citizens and the various cultural bac… | 2025-08-29T16:30:58Z | |
| 99-hr-2184 | 99 | hr | 2184 | Naturalization Amendments of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-04-23 | 1986-09-19 | Clean Bill H.R.5558 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 1 | Naturalization Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) establish an administrative naturalization procedure; and (2) make such procedure the sole procedure for naturalization. Provides for judicial review in U.S. district court of a denied naturalization application. Sets forth related administrative and conforming provisions. | 2025-08-29T16:29:51Z | |
| 99-hr-2163 | 99 | hr | 2163 | A bill to permit certain Cuban and Haitian nationals to adjust their immigration status to that of permanent resident aliens. | Immigration | 1985-04-22 | 1985-04-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18] | FL | D | P000218 | 0 | Establishes immigration procedures for the status adjustment to permanent resident of certain aliens who: (1) have received Cuban/Haitian entrant designation; or (2) are Cuban or Haitian nationals who arrived in the United States before January 1, 1982, and who (with the exception of asylum applicants who filed before such date) were not admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants. Requires such adjustment applications to be filed within two years of enactment of this Act. | 2021-06-30T19:17:05Z | |
| 99-hr-1996 | 99 | hr | 1996 | International Organization Staffs' Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-04-04 | 1985-04-29 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | F000141 | 0 | International Organizations Staffs' Children, Survivors, and Retirees Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include within the definition of "special immigrant" unmarried sons and daughters and surviving spouses of employees of certain international organizations ("I" status). Grants nonimmigrant status to: (1) parents of children receiving "I" status while they are minors; and (2) other children of such parents or a surviving "I" status spouse. | 2025-08-29T16:29:46Z | |
| 99-s-825 | 99 | s | 825 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a program for the waiver of the visa requirement in the case of nonimmigrant tourists from certain countries. | Immigration | 1985-04-01 | 1985-05-10 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, State Department. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 10 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to establish a three-year pilot visa waiver program for up to eight countries providing a similar benefit to the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-1797 | 99 | hr | 1797 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit suspension of deportation without regard to departures which do not meaningfully interrupt continuous physical presence. | Immigration | 1985-03-28 | 1985-04-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 1 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit suspension of deportation without regard to departures which do not meaningfully interrupt continuous physical presence. | 2021-06-30T19:12:38Z | |
| 99-hr-1725 | 99 | hr | 1725 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for equal treatment of father-child relationships as with mother-child relationships in the immigration process. | Immigration | 1985-03-26 | 1985-03-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the relationship between an illegitimate child and its natural father within the definition of "child" for purposes of status, benefit, or privilege under such Act. | 2021-06-30T19:12:15Z | |
| 99-hr-1726 | 99 | hr | 1726 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit aliens with exceptional ability in business to be given third preference status. | Immigration | 1985-03-26 | 1985-03-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] | MA | D | F000339 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to grant admissions preference (third) to persons with exceptional ability in business. | 2021-06-30T19:12:15Z | |
| 99-s-737 | 99 | s | 737 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the immigrant quota for colonies and dependent areas. | Immigration | 1985-03-26 | 1985-05-10 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from State Department. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 2 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the annual number of immigrant visas for colonies and dependent areas from 600 to 5,000. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-1684 | 99 | hr | 1684 | Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-03-21 | 1985-03-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 27 | Amerasian Children Relief Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the admission of certain children fathered by U.S. citizens in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, or Kampuchea who have: (1) been released by their mothers for adoption and emigration; and (2) been adopted or will be adopted by U.S. citizens (including certain single parents). | 2025-08-29T16:29:29Z | |
| 99-hr-1618 | 99 | hr | 1618 | A bill to provide that no individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, and who has not been convicted of a felony, or against whom felony charges are not pending, may be denied the issuance of a passport. | Immigration | 1985-03-20 | 1985-03-28 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7] | FL | D | G000153 | 0 | Prohibits denying a passport to an individual who has resided in the United States for at least 20 years, who has not been convicted of a felony, and against whom a felony charge is not pending if that individual: (1) owes allegiance to the United States; (2) includes in the passport application an oath or affirmation as to the truth of U.S. residence and lack of a felony charge or conviction; and (3) pays the appropriate fees. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 99-hr-1620 | 99 | hr | 1620 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate undocumented aliens and to reimburse air carriers for detention expenses. | Immigration | 1985-03-20 | 1985-03-26 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1] | TX | D | H000070 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to reimburse air carriers for expenses incurred in detaining aliens pending their admission to, or deportation from, the United States. Includes within the grounds for a refund of the penalty expenses for transporting an illegal alien into the United States the fact that, despite documentary inadmissibility, such alien is admitted or paroled into the United States. | 2021-06-30T19:11:42Z | |
| 99-hr-1549 | 99 | hr | 1549 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the immigrant quota for colonies and dependent areas. | Immigration | 1985-03-19 | 1985-03-21 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001158 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the annual number of immigrant visas for colonies and dependent areas from 600 to 5,000. | 2021-06-30T19:10:49Z | |
| 99-hr-1563 | 99 | hr | 1563 | A bill to revise and reform the Immigration and Nationality Act. | Immigration | 1985-03-19 | 1985-03-19 | Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8] | OH | R | K000190 | 7 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to update from June 30, 1948, to January 1, 1976, the registry date for permanent entry admissions records. | 2021-06-30T19:11:15Z | |
| 99-hr-1452 | 99 | hr | 1452 | Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1986 | Immigration | 1985-03-07 | 1986-11-06 | Became Public Law No: 99-605. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1986 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations for: (1) refugee assistance; (2) medical screening and initial medical costs; (3) job training; and (4) local reimbursement for costs incurred in incarcerating specified Cuban nationals (as provided for by this Act). Authorizes the Secretary of Education (presently the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)) to make grants for special educational programs for refugee children. Requires the Director to take into account population, public and private resources (including housing and employment), and secondary migration in determining refugee placement. Requires State consultation prior to such placement. Requires the Comptroller General to directly audit FY 1986 and 1987 initial resettlement grants. Requires a recipient agency (in addition to existing provisions) to: (1) provide quarterly performance and finance reports; (2) notify, upon request, local welfare offices of any cash assistance provided directly by such agency to a refugee; (3) insure that refugees with medical conditions affecting the public health report to the appropriate health authorities in their resettlement areas; (4) fulfill its responsibility for a refugee's basic living costs, including training and job interview transportation; and (5) report annually to the administering Federal agency and the appropriate congressional committees regarding refugee placement, expenditures, and other related program information. Establishes performance criteria for such grants. Requires the United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs to study and report to the Congress within six months on the advisability of competitive bidding, financial incentives, and eligibility changes in such grant program. Provides that: (1) social service allocations shall be based on the total number of refugees in a State who arrived in the United States not more than 36 months before the beginning… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-1482 | 99 | hr | 1482 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the immigrant quota for colonies and dependent areas. | Immigration | 1985-03-07 | 1985-04-26 | Executive Comment Received From Justice. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 30 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the annual number of immigrant visas for colonies and dependent areas from 600 to 5,000. | 2021-06-30T19:10:24Z | |
| 99-hr-1410 | 99 | hr | 1410 | A bill to amend title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit naturalization courts to retain one-half of all naturalization fees paid. | Immigration | 1985-03-05 | 1985-03-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Justice. | House | Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20] | NY | R | D000359 | 1 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit naturalization courts to retain one-half of all naturalization fees paid. | 2021-06-30T19:09:46Z | |
| 99-hr-1302 | 99 | hr | 1302 | A bill to permit the naturalization of certain Filipino war veterans. | Immigration | 1985-02-27 | 1986-09-02 | Executive Comment Received From Justice. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 43 | Directs the Attorney General to provide for the naturalization of certain resident Filipino World War II veterans. | 2021-06-30T19:08:52Z | |
| 99-hr-1266 | 99 | hr | 1266 | A bill expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain actions which should be taken in anticipation of the centennial anniversary of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, and directing the Secretary of the Interior to retain the American Museum of Immigration at the base of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. | Immigration | 1985-02-26 | 1985-04-11 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12] | NJ | R | C000809 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the American Museum of Immigration should be rehabilitated for the centennial anniversary of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to retain the American Museum of Immigration at the base of the Statue of Liberty. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 99-hr-1220 | 99 | hr | 1220 | A bill to confer United States citizenship posthumously upon Annita Nelken. | Immigration | 1985-02-21 | 1985-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] | FL | D | L000226 | 0 | Confers posthumously U.S. citizenship upon Annita Nelken. | 2021-06-30T19:08:31Z | |
| 99-hr-1021 | 99 | hr | 1021 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a program for the waiver of the visa requirement in the case of nonimmigrant tourists from certain countries. | Immigration | 1985-02-07 | 1985-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5] | TN | D | B000615 | 39 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Attorney General and the Secretary of State to establish a three-year pilot visa waiver program for up to eight countries providing a similar benefit to the United States. Sets forth program provisions. | 2021-06-30T19:07:18Z | |
| 99-hr-1061 | 99 | hr | 1061 | Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985 | Immigration | 1985-02-07 | 1985-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42] | CA | R | L000517 | 0 | Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985 - Title I: Control of Illegal Immigration - Part A: Employment - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it unlawful for any person to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer any alien not authorized to work in the United States. Makes it unlawful for an employer of three or more persons to hire anyone without complying with the verification procedure set forth in this Act. Sets forth such verification procedure which requires an employer to attest, under penalty of perjury, that he has examined an employee's identification papers, and requires an employee to attest to his or her citizenship or legal work status. Requires employers to keep such records for three years, or one year after an employee leaves, whichever is longer. Makes following such procedure an affirmative employer defense. Directs the President to report to the Congress within three years regarding such verification system. States that nothing in this Act shall directly or indirectly authorize the creation of a national identification card system. Sets forth graduated civil and criminal penalties for verification (pattern or practice) violations. Provides for administrative appeal. Prohibits employers from requiring employees to post indemnity bonds. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action to enjoin persons systematically violating such hiring provisions. Subjects employers to a $500 civil penalty for verification and recordkeeping violations. Requires the Attorney General to provide notice and hearing opportunity before assessing any civil penalties. Permits the Attorney General to sue in U.S. district court to collect outstanding penalties. States that the provisions of this Part preempt State and local sanctions regarding employment of unauthorized aliens. Directs the President to monitor such program and consult with the Congress every six months. States that no penalties shall be imposed for the first six months after enactment of this Act. Amends the Farm L… | 2025-08-29T16:32:22Z | |
| 99-s-377 | 99 | s | 377 | A bill to provide for a General Accounting Office investigation and report on conditions of displaced Salvadorans, to provide certain rules of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with respect to review of the report, to provide for the temporary stay of detention and deportation of certain Salvadorans, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1985-02-05 | 1985-09-30 | Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment without recommendation. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 27 | Title I: General Accounting Office Investigation and Report - Directs the General Accounting Office to investigate the situation of displaced nationals of El Salvador, including determinations of those Salvadorans in Central America, unlawfully in the United States, or returned from the United States to El Salvador. Requires a report to the Congress. Title II: Congressional Review - Provides that such report shall be referred to the appropriate committees for hearings and committee reports. Title III: Temporary Stay of Deportation - Provides for a temporary stay of detention and deportation for specified Salvadorans presently in the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 99-hr-822 | 99 | hr | 822 | A bill to provide for a General Accounting Office investigation and report on conditions of displaced Salvadorans, to provide certain rules of the House of Representatives and of the Senate with respect to review of the report, to provide for the temporary stay of detention and deportation of certain Salvadorans. | Immigration | 1985-01-30 | 1986-09-16 | Placed on Union Calendar No: 502. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 173 | (Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 99-755 (Part I)) Title I: General Accounting Office Investigation and Report - Directs the General Accounting Office (GAO) to begin an investigation, within 60 days of enactment of this Act, concerning the situation of displaced nationals of El Salvador, including determinations of those Salvadorans in Central America, unlawfully in the United States, or returned from the United States to El Salvador. Includes within such investigation a comparison of other instances of extended voluntary departure. Requires a report to the Congress within one year. Title II: Congressional Review - Requires that such report be referred to the appropriate committees for hearings (within 90 days) and committee reports (within 270 days). Title III: Temporary Stay of Deportation - Prohibits the detention and deportation to El Salvador of Salvadoran nationals who have been continuously present in the United States since before November 7, 1985, and who have not committed crimes for a period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act until 270 days after GAO has submitted its report. Requires such Salvadorans to agree in writing to leave upon the expiration of the suspension of deportation period. States that this stay of deportation period shall not be counted as a period of physical presence for suspension of deportation purposes. States that such Salvadorans shall not: (1) be considered to be permanently residing in the United States; or (2) be eligible for Federal assistance. | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 99-hr-697 | 99 | hr | 697 | A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the entry as immediate relatives of spouses, children, and parents of persons who died a service-connected death while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States. | Immigration | 1985-01-24 | 1985-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] | NY | D | O000159 | 6 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the entry, as immediate relatives, of spouses, children, and parents of certain persons who died a service-connected death while on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. | 2021-06-30T19:05:56Z | |
| 99-hjres-73 | 99 | hjres | 73 | A joint resolution to grant honorary citizenship to Ignace Jan Paderewski, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1985-01-22 | 1985-03-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 1 | Confers honorary citizenship upon Ignace Jan Paderewski. Directs the Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery to invite organizations providing commercial tours of the cemetery to recognize the entombment site of Paderewski and explain its significance. | 2024-02-07T16:12:44Z | |
| 99-s-196 | 99 | s | 196 | A bill to repeal section 212 (a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and for other purposes. | Immigration | 1985-01-21 | 1985-04-26 | Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 0 | Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the "sexual deviation" exclusion provision. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z |
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