Uniting American Families Act
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The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA, H.R. 2221, S. 1328) is a U.S. bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner as spouses of citizens and lawful permanent residents and to penalize immigration fraud in connection with permanent partnerships.[1][2]
The UAFA was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on May 8, 2007 by New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY).[3] There are currently 99 Cosponsors of this bill in the United States House of Representatives.[4]
The UAFA was introduced in the United States Senate on May 8, 2007 by Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT).[5] There are currently 13 Cosponsors of this bill in the United States Senate.[6]
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[edit] Definitions of Permanent Partner and Permanent Partnership
The UAFA defines Permanent Partner and Permanent Partnership as follows:
The term "permanent partner" means an individual 18 years of age or older who--
- (A) is in a committed, intimate relationship with another individual 18 years of age or older in which both individuals intend a lifelong commitment;
- (B) is financially interdependent with that other individual;
- (C) is not married to, or in a permanent partnership with, any individual other than that other individual;
- (D) is unable to contract with that other individual a marriage cognizable under this Act; and
The term "permanent partnership" means the relationship that exists between 2 permanent partners.[7][8]
- (E) is not a first, second, or third degree blood relation of that other individual.
[edit] History of the Act
| Congress | Short title | Bill number(s) | Date introduced | Sponsor(s) | # of cosponsors | Latest status |
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| 110th Congress | Uniting American Families Act of 2007 | H.R. 2221 S. 1328 |
May 8, 2007 | Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) |
House=99 Senate=13 |
Referred to Judiciary Committee(s) |
| 109th Congress | Permanent Partners Immigration Act Uniting American Families Act |
H.R. 3006 S. 1278 |
June 21, 2005 | House=115 Senate=13 |
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| 108th Congress | Permanent Partners Immigration Act of 2003 | H.R. 832 S. 1510 |
July 31, 2003 | House=129 Senate=12 |
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| 107th Congress | Permanent Partners Immigration Act of 2001 | H.R. 690 | February 14, 2001 | Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) | House=106 | |
| 106th Congress | Permanent Partners Immigration Act of 2000 | H.R. 3650 | February 14, 2000 | House=59 |
[edit] References
- ^ H.R. 2221
- ^ S. 1328
- ^ Representative Jerrold Nadler (May 8, 2007). Congressman Nadler and Senator Leahy Fight for LGBT Immigration Equality - Uniting American Families Act Would Allow Americans to Sponsor "Permanent Partners." Press Release.
- ^ U.S. House. 110th Congress, 1st Session. op. cit., see Cosponsors.
- ^ Senator Patrick Leahy (May 8, 2007). Leahy, Nadler Introduce Immigration Equality Bill - Uniting American Families Act Would Allow Americans To Sponsor "Permanent Partners." Press Release.
- ^ U.S. Senate. 110th Congress, 1st Session. op. cit., see Cosponsors.
- ^ U.S. House. 110th Congress, 1st Session. op. cit., see Text of Legislation, Sec. 2.
- ^ U.S. Senate. 110th Congress, 1st Session. op. cit., see Text of Legislation, Sec. 2.
[edit] External links
- Support Uniting American Families Act Developing website for Supporting the Uniting American Families Act
- H.R. 2221 the House Bill Summary & Status at the Library of Congress' "Thomas" website
- S. 1328 the Senate Bill Summary & Status at the Library of Congress' "Thomas" website
- Immigration Equality
- People For The American Way
- National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Out4Immigration Out4Immigration addresses the widespread discriminatory impact of U.S. immigration laws on the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and HIV+ people and their families through education, outreach, advocacy and the maintenance of a resource and support network.
- PFLAG
- Human Rights Campaign
- Human Rights Watch
- Website of the dramatic indie movie "Maple Palm" about the fictional plight of a same-sex binational couple in the U.S.
- Website of "Through Thick and Thin", a documentary about the immigration struggles of gay and lesbian couples in America
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