Legislation

January 29, 2008
Human Rights First Memo on Material Support Legislation

January 9, 2008
Impact of Material Support Legislation

December 18, 2007
Senator Kyl's Statement on Material Support Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008

December 17, 2007
Material Support Language Excerpt from the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008). Click here to see the full bill

June 28, 2007
H.R. 2940 Bill Text (doc)

May 23, 2006
Congressional Record Excerpt: Floor Debate on H.R. 4939 (pdf)

May 23, 2006
Leahy Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Genuine Refugees from Unintended Effects of Material Support Law (pdf)

May 3, 2006
House Amendment, H.R. 4939 (pdf)

April 27, 2006
Leahy-Coleman Senate Amendment, S.2611 (pdf)

April 27, 2006
The Leahy-Coleman Amendment to Support Vulnerable Refugees: What It Does and Why It Is Needed (pdf)

2006
Refugee Resettlement in Jeopardy: The Need for a Legislative Fix (pdf)

Pitts Legislation

August 9, 2006
Terrorism and Security Related Bars on Admission (pdf)

August 9, 2006
List of Terrorist Organizations Whose Members and Supporters Are Barred Admission Under the INA (pdf)

July 27, 2006
HR 5918 Bill Text (pdf)

July 26, 2006
The Pitts Legislative Fix: What it Does and Why It Is Needed (pdf)