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Action Timeline
2025-02-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-02-25
Introduced in Senate
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.716 pass?
S.716 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 55%.
Who sponsored S.716?
S.716 was sponsored by Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii).
Full Bill Text
119 S716 IS: For the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree). U.S. Senate 2025-02-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. VI 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 716 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2025 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL For the relief of Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree). 1. Permanent residence status for Vichai Sae Tung (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. ), Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees. (b) Reduction of number of available visas Upon the granting of permanent residence to Vichai Sae Tung (also known as Chai Chaowasaree) pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by one, during the current or subsequent fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1153(a) ).
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