Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1024 Uniting American Families Act of 2009

Gay groups urge passage of immigration reform including provisions for same-sex partners

2010-07-14T20:00:00Z

...of LGBT, immigrants’ rights, civil rights and faith groups calling on Congress to enact the Uniting American Families Act (H.R.1024) as part of any future immigration reform effort. HRC President Joe Solmonese released the following statement: “Our

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Congressmen offer support for same-sex immigrant couples

2010-05-23T20:00:00Z

...(D-IL), Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Jared Polis (D-CO) announced their support for the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA / H.R.1024), which would treat gay and lesbian partners the same as married couples under immigration law. Congress.org reports today

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LGBT immigration reform tied to larger effort

2009-06-18T09:28:00Z

Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-New York) first introduced the gay-specific Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 1024) nine years ago.

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First hearing on immigration equality held

2009-06-10T09:18:00Z

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., is the lead sponsor of companion legislation in the House ( H.R. 1024 ) , which has 102 co-sponsors.

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