Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to establish a program for not more than 4,000 young people in each of three consecutive years from disadvantaged areas of designated counties in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland that are suffering from sectarian violence and high unemployment. Declares that the purpose of such program is to help such individuals to develop job skills and conflict resolution abilities in a diverse and peaceful environment so that they can return home better able to contribute toward economic regeneration and the Irish peace process.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize 36-month nonimmigrant visas for an alien 35 years old or younger having a residence in Northern Ireland, or the counties of Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo, and Donegal within the Republic of Ireland (which the alien has no intention of abandoning), who is coming temporarily to the United States as a participant in the cultural and training program.
Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to House Judiciary
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10001-10007)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12089)
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12089)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-319.
Became Public Law No: 105-319.
Enacted as Public Law 105-319
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