Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 26, 2021)
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela.
Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Venezuela for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.
The Department of State shall work with international partners to increase the capacity of countries in the region to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
What just happenedJan 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 26, 2021
- Jan 26, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 26, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate