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HR 3992 - 112

To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel.

Became Public Law No: 112-130.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jun 28, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Makes Israeli nationals eligible to enter the United States as E-2 visa nonimmigrant investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Israel provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

81 Passed House without amendment Apr 4, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Makes Israeli nationals eligible to enter the United States as E-2 visa nonimmigrant investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Israel provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

79 Reported to House without amendment Apr 4, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Makes Israeli nationals eligible to enter the United States as E-2 visa nonimmigrant investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Israel provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

00 Introduced in House Mar 13, 2012

Makes Israeli nationals eligible to enter the United States as nonimmigrant investors as provided for under the Immigration and Nationality Act if Israel provides reciprocal nonimmigrant treatment to U.S. nationals.

Sponsors

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Cosponsor

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

Republican · TX-2 · P000592

Joined Feb 24, 2012
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Jerrold Nadler
Cosponsor

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic · NY-12 · N000002

Joined Feb 27, 2012
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2132 Rayburn House Office Building

Timeline

Jun 8, 2012

Signed by President.

Jun 8, 2012

Signed by President.

Jun 8, 2012

Became Public Law No: 112-130.

Jun 8, 2012

Became Public Law No: 112-130.

May 31, 2012

Presented to President.

May 31, 2012

Presented to President.

May 25, 2012

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 24, 2012

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3658)

May 24, 2012

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3658)

May 24, 2012

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

May 24, 2012

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 20, 2012

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

Mar 19, 2012

Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 19, 2012

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1372-1373)

Mar 19, 2012

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3992.

Mar 19, 2012

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.

Mar 19, 2012

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1374)

Mar 19, 2012

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 111).(text: CR H1372)

Mar 19, 2012

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1372)

Mar 19, 2012

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

Mar 8, 2012

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-410.

Mar 8, 2012

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-410.

Mar 8, 2012

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

Feb 28, 2012

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 28, 2012

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Feb 27, 2012

Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.

Feb 16, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Feb 9, 2012

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 2012

Introduced in House

Feb 9, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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