FINAL BILL REPORT

                 HJM 4015

                    As Passed Legislature

Brief Description:  Requesting federal scrutiny of immigration law and Immigration and Naturalization Service policies.

Sponsors:  Representatives Lisk, Kenney, Radcliff, McDonald, Wolfe, Haigh, Ogden, Kessler, Santos, Conway, Linville and Lantz.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Background:

On April 24, 1996, the President signed into law the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA).  Among other things, the AEDPA changes provisions relating to the deportation of certain immigrants.

On September 30, 1996, the President signed into law the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA).  Among other things, the IIRIRA changes provisions of law relating to the enforcement of the immigration laws and the penalties for violating those laws.

Summary:

The President, Congress, and appropriate agencies are requested to examine and change current immigration laws and practices so that problems surrounding immigration may be resolved as soon as possible.

Votes on Final Passage:

House961

Senate450