House Passes 2009 Omnibus Bill With Immigration Provisions

On 2/25/09, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill (H.R. 1105), totaling $410 billion.

The Omnibus appropriations measure includes provisions that would extend two immigration related programs -- the EB-5 regional center program and Basic Pilot (E-Verify) program-- through September 30, 2009.

While the Religious Worker and Conrad 30 extensions were not included in the Omnibus measure, Rep. Lofgren (D-CA) introduced a bill (H.R. 1127) last night which would reauthorize both programs through September 30, 2009.

The measure now heads to the Senate for consideration.