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S. 2516Became Law

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 26, 2008)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 11, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints, is sufficient to conduct the naturalization background and security checks.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) determine the format for biometric information, including fingerprints; (2) implement procedures for electronic transmission of biometric information that will safeguard privacy and civil liberties; and (3) provide for centralization of naturalization applications of active duty personnel serving abroad and such applications' expedited processing.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make necessary updates to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) application forms.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the adjudication of military service-related naturalization applications.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to implementation of this Act by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.

What just happenedJun 26, 2008

Became Public Law No: 110-251.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jun 26, 2008PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 110-251.

  2. Jun 26, 2008BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 110-251.

  3. Jun 26, 2008PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 26, 2008BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 17, 2008FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 17, 2008President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 9, 2008

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Jun 9, 2008FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jun 9, 2008FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5059)

  10. Jun 9, 2008Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5059)

  11. Jun 9, 2008FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2516.

  12. Jun 9, 2008FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5059-5060)

  13. Jun 9, 2008FloorH30300

    Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Mar 12, 2008FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  15. Mar 12, 2008Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Mar 12, 2008FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Mar 11, 2008Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Mar 11, 2008Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Mar 11, 2008Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1891-1892)

  20. Mar 11, 2008Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Mar 11, 2008Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Dec 18, 2007IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Dec 18, 2007IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 26, 200849

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 11, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints, is sufficient to conduct the naturalization background and security checks.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) determine the format for biometric information, including fingerprints; (2) implement procedures for electronic transmission of biometric information that will safeguard privacy and civil liberties; and (3) provide for centralization of naturalization applications of active duty personnel serving abroad and such applications' expedited processing.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make necessary updates to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) application forms.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the adjudication of military service-related naturalization applications.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to implementation of this Act by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.

Passed House without amendmentJun 9, 200881

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 11, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints, is sufficient to conduct the naturalization background and security checks.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) determine the format for biometric information, including fingerprints; (2) implement procedures for electronic transmission of biometric information that will safeguard privacy and civil liberties; and (3) provide for centralization of naturalization applications of active duty personnel serving abroad and such applications' expedited processing.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make necessary updates to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) application forms.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the adjudication of military service-related naturalization applications.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to implementation of this Act by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.

Passed Senate amendedMar 11, 200835

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints, is sufficient to conduct the naturalization background and security checks.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) determine the format for biometric information, including fingerprints; (2) implement procedures for electronic transmission of biometric information that will safeguard privacy and civil liberties; and (3) provide for centralization of naturalization applications of active duty personnel serving abroad and such applications' expedited processing.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should make necessary updates to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) application forms.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to the adjudication of military service-related naturalization applications.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to implementation of this Act by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.

Introduced in SenateDec 18, 200700

Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment to satisfy any naturalization fingerprint requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment; and (2) Secretary determines that the fingerprints are sufficient to adjudicate the application.

Requires the Secretary to update the appropriate Internet websites to reflect naturalization law changes.

Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) report to the congressional defense and judiciary committees on the naturalization application process; and (2) conduct a study of this Act's implementation by the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense.