A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the waiver of certain grounds for exclusion and deportation.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Attorney General to receive an application for a visa from an alien who does not have more than one conviction for the possession of marihuana, or the distribution of a small amount thereof for no remuneration, or who does not have more than one conviction for specified acts which are not felonies. Provides that the Attorney General may waive the deportation of an alien who does not have more than one such conviction for the possession or distribution of marihuana, or who does not have more than one conviction for specified non-felonious acts. Defines "marihuana," for purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 11 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 January 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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