House Bill 8628
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Support Our Afghan Partners Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 29, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8628
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Support Our Afghan Partners Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of State to increase consular personnel to support the processing of visa applications for Afghan nationals.
July 29, 2022
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
07/29/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/29/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2023 11:45:22 PM