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114-hr-5766114th Congress

Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

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Summary

Amerasian Paternity Recognition Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to confer automatic citizenship on aliens residing in the United States in lawful permanent resident status: pursuant to an approved classification petition that gives preferential treatment to persons born in Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Kampuchea, or Thailand after 1950 and before October 22, 1982, and fathered by a U.S. citizen; or who were born in Vietnam after January 1, 1962, and before January 1, 1976, and fathered by a U.S. citizen.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • JOHN CONYERS

    MI • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

  • JIM MCDERMOTT

    WA • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

  • MICHAEL HONDA

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

  • Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

  • Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

  • LUIS GUTIERREZ

    IL • D

    Sponsored 7/13/2016

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