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Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4319| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (40)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019 This bill provides protections for certain aliens who are victims of crimes and violence. The bill removes the annual cap on the number of visas issued to aliens who are victims of certain serious crimes and are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in prosecuting such crimes (U visas). Work authorization shall be granted to an alien with a pending application for (1) a U visa, (2) a T visa (for victims of severe human trafficking), or (3) cancellation of removal on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé. Removal shall be stayed and detention shall be prohibited for an alien with a pending application for (1) a T or U visa; (2) employment authorization for a battered spouse of certain types of nonimmigrants; (3) cancellation of removal or adjustment of status on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé; (4) temporary protected status; or (5) relief under the Violence Against Women Act.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • September 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Crimes against womenCrime victimsDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseForeign laborHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresViolent crimeVisas and passports

Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4319| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
Immigrant Witness and Victim Protection Act of 2019 This bill provides protections for certain aliens who are victims of crimes and violence. The bill removes the annual cap on the number of visas issued to aliens who are victims of certain serious crimes and are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in prosecuting such crimes (U visas). Work authorization shall be granted to an alien with a pending application for (1) a U visa, (2) a T visa (for victims of severe human trafficking), or (3) cancellation of removal on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé. Removal shall be stayed and detention shall be prohibited for an alien with a pending application for (1) a T or U visa; (2) employment authorization for a battered spouse of certain types of nonimmigrants; (3) cancellation of removal or adjustment of status on the basis of the alien being subjected to extreme cruelty by a spouse, parent, or fiancé; (4) temporary protected status; or (5) relief under the Violence Against Women Act.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • September 12, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (40)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against womenCrime victimsDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseForeign laborHuman traffickingImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresViolent crimeVisas and passports