Thread: Bills in congress you may not hear much about!

Bills in congress you may not hear much about!
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H.R.1940

Title: To amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth.

Sponsor: Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] (introduced 4/19/2007) Cosponsors (79)
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

SUMMARY AS OF:
4/19/2007--Introduced.

Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to consider a person born in the United States "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States for citizenship at birth purposes if the person is born in the United States of parents, one of whom is: (1) a U.S. citizen or national; (2) a lawful permanent resident alien whose residence is in the United States; or (3) an alien performing active service in the armed forces.

and

H.RES.622

Title: Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.

Sponsor: Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] (introduced 8/4/2007) Cosponsors (9

Latest Major Action: 8/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

SUMMARY AS OF: 8/4/2007--Introduced.

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return H.R. 3161 (making FY2008 appropriations for agriculture, rural development, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies programs) and modify the engrossment of the bill to prohibit fund use: (1) to employ an alien who is not authorized to be employed in the United States; and (2) for rental housing assistance to an alien not authorized to receive such assistance.

I hope it passes.