Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2019)
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
This bill addresses the migration of Venezuelan nationals by permitting them to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. The bill also directs the Department of State to provide assistance to the migration systems of nations surrounding Venezuela to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate