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H.R. 1557 (112th)

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2011

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Introduced

14 April 2011

Last action

11 July 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Sponsors

CAROLYN MALONEY, PETER KING, Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]

Subjects

Immigration, Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Immigration · Taxation

Summary

September 11 Family Humanitarian Relief and Patriotism Act of 2011 - Provides permanent resident status adjustment for an applicant alien who: (1) was on September 10, 2001, the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien who died as a direct result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist activity against the United States; (2) was deemed to be a beneficiary of, and by, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001; (3) has no federal tax liability; (4) made a proffer of information to the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) between April 24, 2008, and August 15, 2008, in connection with a request for immigration relief; and (5) applies not later than one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Makes the provisions of this Act inapplicable to an alien who is inadmissible or deportable under criminal or security grounds, including September 11, 2001, terrorist activity.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E721)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 July 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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