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H.R. 479 (116th)

SAFE for America Act

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Introduced

10 January 2019

Last action

10 January 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Bill Posey, WALTER JONES, Jack Bergman, Jody Hice, H. Griffith, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Paul Gosar, Gary Palmer, Vern Buchanan, Brian Babin, Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Neal Dunn, Robert Aderholt, Mo Brooks, Warren Davidson, Ralph Norman, Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Ted Yoho, Alexander Mooney, Mike Johnson, Debbie Lesko, Jim Jordan, Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], David Roe, Steve Scalise, Doug LaMalfa, Steve King, Ken Buck, Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Robert Wittman, Ben Cline, Barry Loudermilk, Scott Perry, Larry Bucshon, Andy Biggs, Charles Fleischmann, Scott DesJarlais, Sam Graves, Chip Roy, Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Jeff Duncan, STEVE CHABOT, Matt Gaetz, Doug Lamborn, Steven Palazzo, Roger Marshall, Lance Gooden

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

7 April 2025

Immigration

Summary

Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2019 or the SAFE for America Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, which makes immigrant visas available to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 10 January 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

  2. 10 January 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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