United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5156 — Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: (1) pursuant to a classification petition approved under a provision that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or (2) who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5156 do?
Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2012 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: (1) pursuant to a classification petition approved under a provision that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or (2) who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.
Who sponsors HR 5156?
HR 5156 is sponsored by Zoe Lofgren (D).
What is the current status of HR 5156?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5156?
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