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Syrian Partner Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-4873| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (25)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Syrian Partner Protection Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide special immigrant status to qualified aliens who assisted U.S. efforts in Syria against the Islamic State. (A special immigrant is qualified to become a permanent resident) A qualifying alien is a Syrian national (or stateless person who habitually resided in Syria) who (1) partnered with or worked for the United States in Syria in a sensitive and trusted capacity (such as an interpreter) on or after January 1, 2014, for at least one year, and (2) provided documented service to U.S. efforts against the Islamic State. The spouse or child of such an alien shall also qualify for special immigrant status. DHS may admit up to 4,000 principal aliens under this bill each fiscal year for the five fiscal years after this bill's enactment. Unused visas at the end of a fiscal year shall carry forward and be available the next year. Aliens admitted under this bill shall not be subject to other numerical limitations. If a qualifying alien applying for special immigrant status under this bill is in imminent danger, the Department of State shall provide protection to that alien. An alien who has received special immigrant status under this bill shall be eligible for benefits generally available to admitted refugees, such as resettlement assistance.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5210: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-2936: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsImmigration status and proceduresMiddle EastRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSyriaTerrorismVisas and passports

Syrian Partner Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-4873| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2019
Syrian Partner Protection Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide special immigrant status to qualified aliens who assisted U.S. efforts in Syria against the Islamic State. (A special immigrant is qualified to become a permanent resident) A qualifying alien is a Syrian national (or stateless person who habitually resided in Syria) who (1) partnered with or worked for the United States in Syria in a sensitive and trusted capacity (such as an interpreter) on or after January 1, 2014, for at least one year, and (2) provided documented service to U.S. efforts against the Islamic State. The spouse or child of such an alien shall also qualify for special immigrant status. DHS may admit up to 4,000 principal aliens under this bill each fiscal year for the five fiscal years after this bill's enactment. Unused visas at the end of a fiscal year shall carry forward and be available the next year. Aliens admitted under this bill shall not be subject to other numerical limitations. If a qualifying alien applying for special immigrant status under this bill is in imminent danger, the Department of State shall provide protection to that alien. An alien who has received special immigrant status under this bill shall be eligible for benefits generally available to admitted refugees, such as resettlement assistance.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • October 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 18, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (25)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5210: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
  • S 116-2936: Refugee Protection Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsImmigration status and proceduresMiddle EastRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSyriaTerrorismVisas and passports