United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 478 — A bill to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit judicial review of, or the hearing of any claim arising from, visa or document revocation. (Judicial review is currently permitted in a deportation proceeding if such revocation is the sole ground for deportation.) States that this Act shall: (1) take effect on the date of its enactment; (2) apply to all visas issued before, on, or after such date; and (3) apply to any claim pending on, or filed after, such date.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1233-1234)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 478 do?
Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit judicial review of, or the hearing of any claim arising from, visa or document revocation. (Judicial review is currently permitted in a deportation proceeding if such revocation is the sole ground for deportation.) States that this Act shall: (1) take effect on the date of its enactment; (2) apply to all visas issued before, on, or after such date; and (3) apply to any claim pending on, or filed after, such date.
Who sponsors S 478?
S 478 is sponsored by Chuck Grassley (R).
What is the current status of S 478?
This bill died with 113th 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 S 478?
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