United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 6223 — To amend section 1059(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to clarify that a period of employment abroad by the Chief of Mission or United States Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in a security-related position in an executive or managerial capacity is to be counted as a period of residence and physical presence in the United States for purposes of qualifying for naturalization, and for other purposes.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-227.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 26, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to consider the period of time that a person was employed by the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, or was employed by a firm or corporation under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in an executive or managerial level security position as a period of U.S. residence and physical presence for naturalization purposes if at least a portion of such period was spent abroad working directly in such capacity for the Chief of Mission or U.S. Armed Forces. Makes such amendment effective as if included in the enactment of a specified section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-227.

  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. (consideration: CR S8087-8088)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6650-6651)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6223.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6650-6652)

  12. Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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

  14. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6223 do?
Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to consider the period of time that a person was employed by the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces, or was employed by a firm or corporation under contract with the Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as a translator, interpreter, or in an executive or managerial level security position as a period of U.S. residence and physical presence for naturalization purposes if at least a portion of such period was spent abroad working directly in such capacity for the Chief of Mission or U.S. Armed Forces. Makes such amendment effective as if included in the enactment of a specified section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.
Who sponsors HR 6223?
HR 6223 is sponsored by Charles Dent (R).
What is the current status of HR 6223?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 26, 2012. Enacted.
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