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H.R. 161

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To designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
January 4, 2021
Cosponsors (19)
17D 2R
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Venezuela TPS Act of 2021 This bill permits nationals of Venezuela to qualify for temporary protected status, which prevents their removal from the United States and allows them to obtain employment and travel authorization. Such status shall be available to qualifying nationals of Venezuela for 18 months starting from this bill's enactment.

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