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- H.R.2161
H.R.2161: Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 26, 2017
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Aug. 13, 2017 | 7th |
Bill Summary
Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act This bill provides for the status adjustment to permanent resident of a qualifying Venezuelan national who: (1) was physically present in the United States on January 1, 2013, (2) has been physically present in the United States for at least one year and is physically present in the United States on the date the status adjustment application is filed, (3) has not been convicted of specified crimes and was...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| April 26, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) |