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Introduced
11/16/2015
11/16/2015
In Committee
12/04/2015
12/04/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Save Christians from Genocide Act This bill recognizes that Christians and Yazidis in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, and Libya are targets of genocide. The Department of Homeland Security shall provide for expedited visa processing and shall ensure that such applications receive first priority among refugee and (family- or employment-based) immigrant applications for an alien who: is a citizen or national of Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, or Libya, or in the case of an alien having no nationality, whose country of last habitual residence was Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, or Libya; is a Christian or Yazidi; and is seeking refugee or immigrant admission to the United States.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Save Christians from Genocide Act," formally recognizes that Christians and Yazidis in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, and Libya are victims of genocide. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expedite the processing of visa applications for individuals from these countries who are Christian or Yazidi and are seeking to come to the United States as refugees or immigrants, ensuring these applications are prioritized above other refugee and immigrant applications. The bill defines "refugee" and "immigrant" in the context of this act, clarifying that being Christian or Yazidi qualifies individuals as belonging to a persecuted group and waiving certain residency requirements for those seeking asylum.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Dana Rohrabacher (R)*,
Mike Bishop (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
John Duncan (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Sam Johnson (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Steve King (R),
Ted Poe (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (on 12/04/2015)
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