To extend into fiscal year 1999 the visa processing period for diversity applicants whose visa processing was suspended during fiscal year 1998 due to embassy bombings.
Became Public Law No: 105-360.
PUB 105-360Became Public Law No: 105-360.
Became Public Law No: 105-360.
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Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-360.
Became Public Law No: 105-360.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12973)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12973)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mr. Gekas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10924-10925)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.