Senate Bill 3759
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Venezuela TPS Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3759
Congress
115
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Venezuela TPS Act of 2018
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 provides assistance to the migration systems of nations surrounding Venezuela.
December 13, 2018
12/13/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
12/13/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:40 PM