HOUSE 75116th CongressCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

Strongly condemning the January 2019 terrorist attack on the 14 Riverside Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of Kenya.

Last Action: 3/7/2019

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2019-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
2019-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
2019-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-01-03Introduced in House
2019-01-03Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-03 (00)

This bill grants exclusive jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia over the following: (1) cases arising under the immigration laws, or (2) claims by foreign nationals challenging an order of removal or another action authorized under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Cosponsors (1)

Ron Wright (R-TX)

Subjects

District of Columbia
Federal district courts
Immigration status and procedures
Jurisdiction and venue

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