A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for full reimbursement of States and localities for costs related to providing emergency medical treatment to individuals injured while entering the United States illegally

Summary

Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to provide for full State and local reimbursement of emergency medical services provided to persons: (1) attempting to cross into the United States without inspection; or (2) under State or local custody pursuant to Federal authority. Establishes a related Treasury trust fund. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 7 November 1997

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 November 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 November 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12006-12007)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 June 1998

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 7 November 1997 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 November 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 November 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 November 1997

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Sponsors

• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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