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S.636: Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019 This bill addresses the migration of Venezuelan nationals by permitting them to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. The bill also directs the Department of State to provide assistance to the migration systems of nations surrounding Venezuela to provide migration services and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |