U.S. Congress - S.424 Uniting American Families Act of 2009
S.424 - Uniting American Families Act of 2009
A 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. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A 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. as introduced.
- Short: Uniting American Families Act of 2009 as introduced.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Psychiatrists & psychologists
- Attorneys & law firms
- Democratic/Liberal
- Human Rights
- Gay & lesbian rights & issues
- Minority/Ethnic Groups
- Civil servant/public employee
- Municipal & county government organizations
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $2,143,729 | |
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] | $1,838,857 | |
| Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] | $1,667,583 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $1,561,127 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $1,098,094 | |
| Sen. Robert Portman [R, OH] | $590,026 | |
| Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT] | $500,060 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $473,044 | |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] | $428,371 | |
| Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR] | $415,163 | |
| Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] | $371,768 | |
| Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] | $357,176 | |
| Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1] | $345,389 | |
| Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] | $304,400 | |
| Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D, PA-13] | $268,469 | |
| Rep. Patrick Meehan [R, PA-7] | $253,350 | |
| Rep. Terri Sewell [D, AL-7] | $239,757 | |
| Rep. Martin Heinrich [D, NM-1] | $230,841 | |
| Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12] | $224,780 | |
| Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1] | $218,250 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.424
- American Psychological Association
- california legislature
- Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality
- United States Conference of Mayors
- Democrats Abroad
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- American Bar Association
- National Immigrant Justice Center
- Heartland Alliance
- Equality California
- Immigration Equality
- National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Human Rights Campaign
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Specific Organizations Opposing S.424
- NumbersUSA
- Center for Immigration Studies
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