To provide for a temporary increase in the number of Iraqi and Afghan translators in the United States Armed Forces who may be provided status as special immigrants.

Summary

Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to increase from 50 to 300, for FY2007-FY2009 only, the number of Iraqi and Afghan translators working directly with U.S. Armed Forces who may be provided special immigrant status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 2007

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   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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2. 4 January 2007

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   Introduced in House

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3. 4 January 2007

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   Introduced in House

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 4 January 2007 · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Jeff Fortenberry · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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