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H.R. 371 (105th)

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 1997

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Introduced

7 January 1997

Last action

21 October 1998 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2278-2279)

Sponsors

Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Klug, Scott L. [R-WI-2], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

21 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 1997 - Waives the English language naturalization requirement for certain aliens (or their spouses or widows) who served with special guerilla units in Laos. Provides for naturalization under the Immigration and Nationality Act through such service.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3-4)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 January 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 June 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 June 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 June 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 June 1998

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 June 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 October 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2278-2279)

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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