United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 3992 — 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.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-130.

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-130.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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

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

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

  9. 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)

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1374)

  11. 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.

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

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

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

  15. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

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

  17. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  19. Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Discharged.

  20. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  21. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3992 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3992?
HR 3992 is sponsored by Howard Berman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 3992?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2012. Enacted.
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