Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored By: Representative Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
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Summary
Fourteenth Amendment Protection Act of 2016 This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision, notwithstanding a U.S. citizen's age, the immigration status of the citizen's custodial parent or legal guardian, or such parent's or guardian's ability to present a document establishing his or her lawful permanent resident status, from: depriving such citizen or the parent or legal guardian acting on behalf of such citizen of any federal, state, or local benefit to which the citizen is lawfully entitled; prohibiting such citizen, parent, or legal guardian from accessing any legal document to which such citizen is lawfully entitled or eligible to apply for; or taking any action or omitting to take any action that deprives the citizen of any right, privilege, or immunity under the Constitution or laws of the United States.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
TX • D
Cosponsors
LUIS GUTIERREZ
IL • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
TX • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
TX • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
JOHN CONYERS
MI • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
TX • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
FL • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
AZ • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
JOSE SERRANO
NY • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
MN • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
GENE GREEN
TX • D
Sponsored 6/9/2016
Roll Call Votes
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