Expresses the sense of Congress that in light of increased alien smuggling into the United States, the Attorney General should increase the use of providing nonimmigrant status for aliens assisting in criminal or security investigations ("S" visa) in alien smuggling operations.
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the "S" visa period of admissions.
Authorizes appropriations for refugee admissions.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10775-10776)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3061.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10775)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10775)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 350.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14309)
Enacted as Public Law 106-104
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14309)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 106-104.
Became Public Law No: 106-104.