H. R. 4696

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929".

2. Registry

(a) In general - Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1259) is amended—

(1) - in the section header, by striking "entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972" and inserting "are long-term residents of the United States"; and

(2) - by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

(a) - entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date;

(b) Effective date - The amendments made by this section shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

119-HR4696

Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4696

1. Short title

2. Registry