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H.R. 1203 (97th)

American Sovereignty Protection Act

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Introduced

22 January 1981

Last action

17 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

29 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

American Sovereignty Protection Act - Amends the alien Enemies Acts to include within the definition of a predatory act against the United States: (1) the seizure of a diplomatic mission; or (2) the seizure of such premises together with the taking of diplomatic hostages.

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Timeline

  1. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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