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S 1104 - 110

An act to increase the number of Iraqi and Afghani translators and interpreters who may be admitted to the United States as special immigrants, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 110-36.

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Bill Text Stats

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Analyzed sections
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Detected dollar total
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Tax signals
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Deadlines

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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Statutory Reference 4
Agency 1
Amendments 1
Benefits 1

Top agencies

Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the 1

Statutory references

8 U.S.C. 1101 1
8 U.S.C. 1151 1
8 U.S.C. 1255 1
8 U.S.C. 1401 1

House Votes

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Timeline

Jun 15, 2007

Signed by President.

Jun 15, 2007

Signed by President.

Jun 15, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-36.

Jun 15, 2007

Became Public Law No: 110-36.

Jun 4, 2007

Presented to President.

Jun 4, 2007

Presented to President.

May 24, 2007

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the amendments (Amendment and Title Amendment) of the House by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6924; text as Senate agreed to House amendments: CR S6924)

May 24, 2007

Senate agreed to the amendments (Amendment and Title Amendment) of the House by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6924; text as Senate agreed to House amendments: CR S6924)

May 24, 2007

Cleared for White House.

May 23, 2007

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

May 22, 2007

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

May 22, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5572-5576)

May 22, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1104.

May 22, 2007

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

May 22, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5582)

May 22, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 8 (Roll no. 399).(text: CR H5572)

May 22, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 8 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR H5572)

May 22, 2007

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

May 22, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

May 21, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-158.

May 21, 2007

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-158.

May 21, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 94.

May 17, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 17, 2007

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 20, 2007

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

Apr 16, 2007

Received in the House.

Apr 16, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 13, 2007

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 12, 2007

Introduced in Senate

Apr 12, 2007

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4454-4455; text as passed Senate: CR S4455)

Apr 12, 2007

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4454-4455; text as passed Senate: CR S4455)

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Defense
54 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

1101 TRANSLATORS OR INTERPRETERS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. (a) Increase in Numbers Admitted.--Section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subpa

8 U.S.C. 1101 text display-inline="yes-display-inline" Section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended— /t

1101 TRANSLATORS OR INTERPRETERS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. (a) Increase in Numbers Admitted.--Section 1059 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(1)-- (A) in subpa

Labor and employment
4 evidence matches
Impact 90% Confidence 78%

Act if the alien-- ``(1) was paroled or admitted as a nonimmigrant into the United States; and ``(2) is otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under this section and under the Immigration and Nationality Act.''. Union Calendar No.

for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). ``(2) Absence described.--An absence described in this paragraph is an absence from the United States due to a person's employment by the Chi

for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). ``(2) Absence described.--An absence described in this paragraph is an absence from the United States due to a person's employment by the Chi

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$15.9B
Department of Homeland Security $15.9B
259 sampled awards

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Largest sampled awards

Award records in this context

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEW YORK $4.1B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY PA $1.9B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY $1.8B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE $1.2B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR $1.1B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security
STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LICENSING & REGULATION $678.0M
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security

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Agency spending context

Department of Homeland Security

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Homeland Security may adjust the
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$15,871,587,005
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contracts · GST0011AJ0025

PERATON INC.

General Services Administration
Award amount
$609,128,624

IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND EVOLUTION OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) CLASSIFIED NETWORKS. DHS CLASSIFIED NETWORKS ARE A FEDERAL ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHARING WHICH EXTEND EXISTING US GOVERNMENT CAPABILITIES NOT ONLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND ITS COMPONENTS, BUT TO OTHER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND TO FIRST RESPONDERS AT THE STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL LEVELS.

grants · 4652DRNMP00000001
Award amount
$306,739,995

PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AND CERTAIN PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES TAKEN DURING THE PANDEMIC. EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEASURES NECESSARY TO SAVE LIVES AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND REDUCTION OF IMMEDIATE THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. MEDICAL SHELTERING. ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VACCINES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.

contracts · 70B04C19F00000204

DEV TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC

Department of Homeland Security
Award amount
$184,005,383

THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER (TO) IS TO PROCURE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) CARGO SYSTEMS PROGRAM DIRECTORATE (CSPD) TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT CARGO SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS. THE SCOPE OF THE SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR THIS TO SHALL INCLUDE BUT, IS NOT LIMITED TO, COLLECTIONS FEATURES, CARGO RELEASE/SE FEATURES, POST RELEASE FEATURES, ITDS SINGLE WINDOW FEATURES, MANIFEST FEATURES, AND CARGO EXPORT FUNCTIONALITY.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jun 20, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 21, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Authorizes: (1) additional FY2007-FY2008 entrants (up to 500 annually); and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

36 Passed House amended May 23, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 21, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Authorizes: (1) additional FY2007-FY2008 entrants (up to 500 annually); and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

17 Reported to House with amendment(s) May 23, 2007

Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Authorizes: (1) additional FY2007-FY2008 entrants (up to 500 annually); and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

82 Passed Senate without amendment May 23, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Authorizes: (1) additional FY2007-FY2009 entrants (up to 500 annually); and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

00 Introduced in Senate May 23, 2007

Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to authorize special immigrant status for certain Afghan or Iraqi translators or interpreters working with the U.S. Armed Forces or federal agencies under the Chief of Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Currently, such status is authorized for Afghan and Iraqi translators working with U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.) Authorizes: (1) additional FY2007-FY2009 entrants (up to 500 annually); and (2) adjustment to permanent resident status.

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