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May 9, 2002To provide additional protections for battered immigrant families.
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Battered Immigrant Family Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to make qualifying battered alien spouses and children eligible for specified public benefits. Redefines "qualified alien" for such purposes. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify procedures and provide special rules for battered aliens with respect...
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Ms. Schakowsky
House (D) Illinois – 9
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
May 9, 2002