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To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6598| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2018
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (9)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. (Current law provides such right to only an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.)
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 1, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaFederal-Indian relationsImmigration status and procedures

To provide the right of American Indians born in Canada or the United States to pass the borders of the United States to any individual who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a Federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6598| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2018
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide the right to pass the borders of the United States (which includes other privileges pursuant to the Jay Treaty) to an American Indian born in the United States or Canada who is a member, or is eligible to be a member, of a federally recognized Indian tribe in the United States or Canada. (Current law provides such right to only an American Indian born in Canada who has at least 50% American Indian blood.)
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 1, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 1, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (9)
Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCanadaFederal-Indian relationsImmigration status and procedures