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Introduced
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
In Committee
12/18/2019
12/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for special immigrant status for Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who partnered with the United States Government in Syria, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Syrian Partner Protection Act, aims to provide special immigrant status for Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who partnered with the United States government in Syria. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, and numerical limitations for this special immigrant status. It also includes provisions to protect these individuals, ensure prompt processing of applications, and provide them with the same resettlement assistance as refugees. The bill also requires the Inspector General of the Department of State to submit an annual report on the implementation of this program, including details on petitions filed, pending cases, denials, and any obstacles to effective implementation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Jason Crow (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
Liz Cheney (R),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Adam Kinzinger (R),
Ann Kuster (D),
James Langevin (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Steve Stivers (R),
Filemón Vela (D),
Michael Waltz (R),
Peter Welch (D),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 12/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4873/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4873/BILLS-116hr4873ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4873/BILLS-116hr4873ih.pdf.pdf |
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