September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 7, 2005)
September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for a requesting alien who was on September 10, 2001, the wife, child, or dependent son or daughter of a lawful nonimmigrant alien who died as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States.
Authorizes an alien who has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or ordered to depart voluntarily from the United States to apply for such status adjustment.
Provides for cancellation of removal and permanent resident status adjustment for a requesting alien who was: (1) on September 10, 2001, the wife, child, or dependent son or daughter of an alien who died as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against the United States; and (2) deemed to be a beneficiary of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.
Makes the provisions of this Act inapplicable to an alien who is: (1) inadmissible or deportable under criminal or security grounds, including September 11, 2001, terrorist activity; or (2) a family member of such an alien.
What just happenedSep 7, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 7, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 7, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9734)
- Sep 7, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate