A bill to amend section 201(a), 202(c) and 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and to establish a Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy.

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the hemispheric immigration quota system for lawfully admitted aliens, including those born in colonies or other component or dependent areas of a foreign state. Establishes a Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy to study existing laws and policies governing immigration to the United States and to make appropriate administrative and legislative recommendations to the President and the Congress.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 6 October 1978

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 18 May 1978

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 May 1978

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