CITIZENSHIP

Amendments

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (H.R. 371), S4211 [18MY], H3576 [23MY]

Immigration: waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), S10843 [19OC]

Articles and editorials

Elian's Journey, E260 [9MR]

For Immigrant, July 4 Was Special—Woman From Cuba Achieved Her Dream, S7652 [26JY]

One Last Hope for Teenager Who Deserves a Break, S37 [24JA]

Scholar Back in U.S. After China Detention, S134 [31JA]

Show of Force Wasn't Necessary, H3291 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions

Gonzalez-Brotons, Elian: delay implementation of Dept. of Justice ruling until court hearing on asylum application (see H. Res. 480), H2340 [13AP]

———grant U.S. citizenship (see S. 1999), S37 [24JA] (see H.R. 3531, 3532), H48 [27JA]

———reunite with father (see S. Con. Res. 79), S86 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 240), H48 [27JA]

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (see S. 2025), S285 [2FE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (see S. 3060), S8635 [15SE] (see H.R. 5234), H7932 [20SE]

Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see S. 3139), S9466 [28SE]

———modify provisions governing naturalization of children born outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3667), H454 [15FE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 3650), H373 [14FE]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see S. 3120), S9381 [27SE] (see H.R. 4966), H7127 [26JY]

———treatment of Armed Forces service relative to the period of required U.S. residence of a citizen parent in order for a person born outside the U.S., of an alien parent, to acquire U.S. citizenship at birth (see H.R. 4371), H2511 [3MY]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (see S. 2812), S6120 [29JN] (see H.R. 4838), H5955 [12JY]

Lara, Tony: relief (see S. 2002), S37 [24JA] (see H.R. 5407), H9011 [5OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (see H.J. Res. 88), H573 [29FE]

Puerto Rico: recognize entry into a permanent union with the U.S., based on a delegation of Government powers to the U.S., and guarantee citizenship rights (see H.R. 4751), H5168 [26JN]

Rajan, Vijai: relief (see S. 2559), S4014 [16MY]

Song, Yongyi: relief (see S. 2006), S86 [26JA]

Taylor, Guy: relief (see S. 2000), S37 [24JA]

Essays

Just as American as Apple Pie: Robert Arroyo, E1493 [14SE]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Allison P. Sigmon, S6345 [10JY]

———Christa Conway, S6345 [10JY]

———John Klaasen, S6345 [10JY]

———Kaitlin Young, S6345 [10JY]

———Shayna Walton, S6345 [10JY]

Letters

Adjust immigration status of certain Liberian nationals: Ralston H. Deffenbaugh, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, S7618 [26JY]

———William H. Gray III, United Negro College Fund (organization), S7618 [26JY]

Elian Gonzalez-Brotons custody and immigration status: Carmen Sabria, E1371 [27JY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: Philip Smith, Lao Veterans of America, Inc., H3576 [23MY]

INS operation to reunite Elian Gonzalez-Brotons with father: Senator Specter, S2818, S2819 [25AP]

Relief of Tony Lara: Terrence Fisher, S38 [24JA]

Lists

Supporters of S. 656, adjustment of immigration status of certain Liberian nationals, S7618 [26JY]

Motions

Immigration: waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), H9548 [10OC]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: confer U.S. citizenship automatically to foreign-born children adopted by U.S. citizens (H.R. 2883), H7774-H7778 [19SE]

Cuba: treatment of children relative to Communist ideology, H93 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: Federal Prison System salaries and expenses funding reductions relative to INS use of secret evidence in the detention of certain non-citizens, H4997-H5007 [22JN], E1121 [26JN]

Duties: recognize importance, E2080 [3NO]

Gonzalez-Brotons, Elian: allow court hearing relative to custody and immigration status, H68 [31JA], H336 [10FE], H1723 [4AP]

———custody and immigration status, H1853 [6AP], H2127 [12AP], H2514, H2554 [4MY], E1371 [27JY]

———grant U.S. citizenship (H.R. 3531), H9, H14 [27JA], H168 [2FE]

———INS operation to reunite with father, H2414, H2416 [3MY], H2617 [8MY], H2956 [11MY], H3032 [15MY], H3290 [17MY]

———reunite with father, H10, H11, H14 [27JA]

———reunite with father (H. Con. Res. 240), H9, H23 [27JA]

———Secret Service actions relative to prayer service in the Capitol, H4123 [9JN]

Hamilton, Jamie: Grand Junction, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E187 [29FE]

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (H.R. 371), H2359-H2362 [2MY], H3576-H3578 [23MY], E618 [3MY], E640 [4MY]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), H8006-H8008 [25SE], E1594 [26SE], E1635 [29SE]

Immigration: extend filing fee exemption to elementary and secondary schools relative to non-immigrant workers under the H-1B program, H9052 [6OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 4966), E1350 [27JY]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (H.R. 4838), H9545-H9548 [10OC], E1833 [19OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), H9548 [10OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), insert H.R. 4838 language in lieu, H9548 [10OC]

National Convention of Chinese Americans: tribute, E1109 [26JN]

Puerto Rico: recognize entry into a permanent union with the U.S., based on a delegation of Government powers to the U.S., and guarantee citizenship rights (H.R. 4751), E1113 [26JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: tribute to Los Robles Bank, E115 [10FE]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S6345 [10JY]

Children and youth: confer U.S. citizenship automatically to foreign-born children adopted by U.S. citizens (H.R. 2883), S8938 [21SE], S10491 [12OC], S10584 [13OC]

Gonzalez-Brotons, Elian: allow court hearing relative to custody and immigration status, S221 [1FE], S1846, S1871 [29MR], S2020 [30MR], S2030 [3AP]

———custody and immigration status, S2708, S2710-S2713 [13AP]

———grant U.S. citizenship (S. 1999), S2, S3 [24JA], S202-S204 [1FE]

———INS operation to reunite with father, S2818-S2820 [25AP], S2931, S2932 [26AP], S3683 [9MY]

———reunite with father (S. Con. Res. 79), S99-S102, S105 [26JA]

Hmong refugees: waiving of residency and English language requirements (H.R. 371), S4211-S4213 [18MY], S10584 [13OC]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (H.R. 5234), S10842 [19OC]

———extend applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans (S. 3060), S8636 [15SE]

Immigration: ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien, S125 [31JA]

———restore fairness to immigration law (S. 3120), S9387-S9389 [27SE], S9647 [3OC]

———waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants (S. 2812), S6121, S6122 [29JN], S7456 [21JY], S10843 [19OC]

Lara, Tony: relief (S. 2002), S38 [24JA], S9543 [28SE]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals, S9217 [26SE], S9348, S9353-S9355 [27SE], S10484 [12OC], S10584 [13OC], S11902 [15DE]

———adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 656), S7616-S7618 [26JY]

Rajan, Vijai: relief (S. 2559), S4014 [16MY]

Rezai, Saeed: relief (S. 451), S9541 [28SE]

Song, Yongyi: relief (S. 2006), S63, S88 [26JA], S134 [31JA]

Taylor, Guy: relief (S. 2000), S37 [24JA], S9542 [28SE]

Tufts University: tribute to University College of Citizenship and Public Service, S2857 [25AP]

Reports filed

Adopted Orphans Citizenship Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2883) (H. Rept. 106-852), H7650 [14SE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 371) (H. Rept. 106-563), H1956 [6AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 371), S4190 [18MY]

Relief of Guy Taylor: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 2000) (H. Rept. 106-963), H9767 [11OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2000), S7838 [27JY]

Relief of Saeed Rezai: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 451), S5240 [15JN]

Relief of Tony Lara: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 2002) (H. Rept. 106-964), H9767 [11OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2002), S7838 [27JY]

Secret Evidence Repeal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 106-981), H10035 [17OC]

Waive Naturalization Requirement To Take Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance for Certain Disabled or Impaired Applicants: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2812), S7392 [20JY]

Summaries

Restoration of Fairness in Immigration Law Act (H.R. 4966), E1350-E1353 [27JY]

Texts of

H.R. 371, Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act, S4211 [18MY], H2359 [2MY]

H.R. 4838, waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, H9545 [10OC]

H.R. 5234, extend Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act applicability to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans, H8006 [25SE]

S. 451, relief of Saeed Rezai, S9541 [28SE]

S. 2000, relief of Guy Taylor, S37 [24JA], S9542 [28SE]

S. 2002, relief of Tony Lara, S38 [24JA], S9543 [28SE]

S. 2812, waive immigration naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, S6122 [29JN]

S. 2812, waive naturalization requirement to take oath of renunciation and allegiance for certain disabled or impaired applicants, S7456 [21JY], S10843 [19OC], H9548 [10OC]

S. Con. Res. 79, reunite Elian Gonzalez-Brotons with father, S93, S100 [26JA]