A bill to make any alien who becomes a public charge within 24 months of his arrival in the United States subject to deportation.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Attorney General to require a citizen sponsor, in the case of any alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence, who is excludable because he is likely to become a public charge, to execute an affidavit of support of such alien. States that any alien admitted to the United States who at any time within 24 months after being so admitted becomes a public charge as defined by this Act shall be subject to immediate deportation. Sets forth criteria to be considered by the Attorney General in exercising his discretion to deport an alien under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 September 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 September 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 September 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Delaney, James J. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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