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- H.R.4736
H.R.4736: Improving Access for Afghan Refugees Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Improving Access for Afghan Refugees Act This bill requires the Department of State to provide priority refugee status to eligible habitual residents of Afghanistan. To be eligible for such priority status, a habitual resident of Afghanistan must also be a national of Afghanistan or stateless. Such an individual shall receive priority refugee status if the individual (1) has suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| July 28, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |