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Bill95th CongressFiled Feb 10, 1977Refugees
S. 694

A bill to adjust the status of Indochinese refugees to that of lawful permanent residents of the United States.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 10, 1977)

Authorizes the Attorney General, in his discretion, in the case of any alien who is a native or citizen of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who has been inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States, to adjust the status of such alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Sets forth conditions for the granting of such adjusted status.

Applies this Act to the resident spouse and children of any alien whose status is changed pursuant to this Act.

What just happenedFeb 10, 1977

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
20 cosponsors14 D6 R
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  1. Feb 10, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Feb 10, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate