United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

S 3245 — A bill to extend by 3 years the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, the E-Verify Program, the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program, and the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-176.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 24, 2012. Enacted.

Summary

Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 to extend the EB-5 Regional Center program through September 30, 2015. (Eliminates pilot program references to such program.) Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the E-Verify program through September 30, 2015. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker program through September 30, 2015. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to extend the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program through September 30, 2015. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize a national identification card.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-176.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

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

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 580). (text: CR 9/11/2012 H5814-5815)

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5972)

  7. 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.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3245.

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5814-5817)

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

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

  12. Referred to House Education and the Workforce

  13. Referred to House Judiciary

  14. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  15. Received in the House.

  16. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Seante: CR S6007)

  18. S.AMDT.2774 Amendment SA 2774 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  19. S.AMDT.2774 Amendment SA 2774 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Leahy.To amend the title.

  20. S.AMDT.2773 Amendment SA 2773 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  21. S.AMDT.2773 Amendment SA 2773 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Leahy. (consideration: CR S6007; text: CR S6007)In the nature of a substitute.

  22. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6006-6007)

  23. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  24. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3636)

  25. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3636)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3245 do?
Amends the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 to extend the EB-5 Regional Center program through September 30, 2015. (Eliminates pilot program references to such program.) Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to extend the E-Verify program through September 30, 2015. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker program through September 30, 2015. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994 to extend the Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program through September 30, 2015. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize a national identification card.
Who sponsors S 3245?
S 3245 is sponsored by Patrick Leahy (D).
What is the current status of S 3245?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 24, 2012. Enacted.
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