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S. 1481 (108th)

Congressional Responsibility for Immigration Act

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Introduced

29 July 2003

Last action

29 July 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10144-10145)

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

18 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Congressional Responsibility for Immigration Act - Makes trade authorities procedures of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 and the Trade Act of 1974 inapplicable to any bill implementing a trade agreement between the United States and any other country if the bill contains any provision relating to U.S. immigration laws or the entry of aliens. Requires the Senate, upon an appropriate point of order, to cease consideration of an implementing bill that violates such requirement. Provides Senate procedures for waivers and appeals of such a point of order.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10144-10145)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 July 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10144)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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