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H.R. 150 (101st)

Posthumous Citizenship for Active Duty Service Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

6 March 1990 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-249.

Sponsors

Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Richard Neal, Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15], Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-11], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, LOUISE SLAUGHTER

Subjects

Defence, Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Immigration

Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for posthumous naturalization of aliens and noncitizen nationals by reason of death while on active-duty service in the U.S. armed forces during periods of military hostilities.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 September 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 November 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 November 1989

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 November 1989

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 November 1989

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 November 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 215.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 13 November 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-350.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 November 1989

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 101-350.

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 November 1989

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 November 1989

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 November 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 November 1989

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 November 1989

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 November 1989

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 November 1989

    Floor

    Mr. Morrison (CT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 15 November 1989

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 11 December 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  23. 1 February 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 438.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 1 February 1990

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  25. 1 February 1990

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  26. 20 February 1990

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  27. 20 February 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  28. 21 February 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 22 February 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  30. 22 February 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  31. 6 March 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-249.

    Source: President

  32. 6 March 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  33. 6 March 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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