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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1508

Bill 117 H.Res. 1508 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 3648, aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act by removing the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants. This means that individuals seeking employment-based immigration to the United States would no longer be subject to a cap based on their country of origin. Additionally, the bill seeks to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, allowing more family members of US citizens and permanent residents to immigrate.

The second bill, H.R. 7946, focuses on providing benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces. This bill aims to ensure that noncitizen service members receive the same benefits and support as their US citizen counterparts.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1508 sets the stage for the consideration of these two important pieces of legislation that address key issues related to immigration and military service. It is important to note that this summary provides a factual overview of the bill without taking a partisan stance.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1508

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3648 and H.R. 7946.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1508

Bill HRES 1508 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 6, 2022. Bill HRES 1508 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2022.  Bill HRES 1508's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1508

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1508

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1508

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7946) to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

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