United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 402 — A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 1228) that revoked the United States citizenship of women who married foreign nationals.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)

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Summary

Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal. Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens. Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and constitutional protections for all people of the United States.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3044)

  2. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3044)

  3. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1831-1832)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 402 do?
Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal. Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens. Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and constitutional protections for all people of the United States.
Who sponsors SRES 402?
SRES 402 is sponsored by Al Franken (D).
What is the current status of SRES 402?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 SRES 402?
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