Senate Bill 50
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
50
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 26, 2021
01/26/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
01/26/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:29 PM