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109th Congress · 2005–2007
H.R. 261

To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration a…

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Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. · March 2, 2005
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

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Sponsor Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Committee Judiciary Committee
Official title To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filings.
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Power & Politics. (2026, October 12). H.R. 261 (109th Congress): To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filin… [Bill record]. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-109-hr261

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Power & Politics. "H.R. 261 (109th Congress): To expand the class of beneficiaries who may apply for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act by extending the deadline for classification petition and labor certification filin…." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed November 5, 2026. https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-109-hr261.

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