A bill for the relief of Elian Gonzalez and other family members.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2649-2650)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 29, 2000

Declares Elian Gonzalez and specified family members to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationality Act. States that neither he nor any such family member shall be regarded as seeking an admission into the United States under the immigration laws if any such alien is absent from the United States for any period by reason of having traveled to Cuba.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] · R–NH

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9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Apr 13, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2649-2650)
Mar 30, 2000
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 480.
Mar 29, 2000
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 29, 2000
Introduced in Senate

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Placed on Calendar Senate · Mar 30, 2000 Formatted Text PDF

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