S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act

Summary

S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that in light of increased alien smuggling into the United States, the Attorney General should increase the use of providing nonimmigrant status for aliens assisting in criminal or security investigations ("S" visa) in alien smuggling operations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the "S" visa period of admissions. Authorizes appropriations for refugee assistance.

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Timeline

1. 8 October 1999

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 October 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12321)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 October 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 October 1999

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

   Source: Calendars

5. 21 October 1999

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 October 1999

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 21 October 1999 · Download file
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Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 2 years the period for admission of an alien as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15)(S) of such Act, and to authorize appropriations for the refugee assistance program under chapter 2 of title IV of the Immigration and Nationality Act.