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H.R.5694: Afghan Allies Protection Amendments Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced May 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (12 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2018
Bill Summary
Afghan Allies Protection Amendments Act of 2018 This bill amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to authorize, in addition to any unused visas in prior fiscal years, up to 4,000 visas in FY2019 for the Afghan special immigrant visa program. That program provides special immigrant visa status for Afghans (and certain family members) who are threatened because of their work as translators, interpreters, or support staff for the U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 22, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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May 7, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) |