Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Passed House

HR 227 — CONG IMMEDIATE CITIZENSHIP

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Urges President George W. Bush and the United States Congress to award immediate United States citizenship to every man and woman serving in the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf and to take steps necessary to award United States citizenship to every man and woman upon their favorable discharge from the Armed Forces.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Delgado

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank Aguilar

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ruth Munson

  9. Resolution Adopted by Voice Vote

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana Mendoza

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  12. Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 011-000-000

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  16. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Sponsors

  • Daniel J. Burke · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Daniel J. Burke

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 227 do?
Urges President George W. Bush and the United States Congress to award immediate United States citizenship to every man and woman serving in the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf and to take steps necessary to award United States citizenship to every man and woman upon their favorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
Who sponsors HR 227?
HR 227 is sponsored by Daniel J. Burke.
What is the current status of HR 227?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 227?
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