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H.R.379: Justice for Yazidis Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Justice for Yazidis Act This bill states that Syrian and Iraqi nationals who are members of a religious minority in their country of origin: (1) shall be classified as refugees of special humanitarian concern, (2) shall be eligible for priority-2 refugee resettlement processing, and (3) may apply directly to the U.S. refugee admissions program. No alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this bill solely because he...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Appropriations
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Armed Services
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| Jan. 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.) |