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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Nov 10, 2011
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Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2011 or SAFE for America Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program.
People & committees
Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R–VA
Legislative record
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-275.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-275.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E227-228)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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