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To require certain actions related to resettlement of certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6667| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2018
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to survey long-term outcomes, such as employment, housing, and education, of Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant visa (SIV) holders as part of the Annual Survey of Refugees. SIV holders are persons who worked with the U.S. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority as a translator or interpreter in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Department of State shall deliver information in Dari, Pashto, or Urdu to prospective SIV holders about resettlement in the United States to assist with their adjustment process. The State Department and the Department of Defense shall jointly establish a temporary program to offer SIV holders employment as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors.
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Aug 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Aug 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
Oct 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • August 10, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • August 10, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
  • October 9, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

AfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipImmigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyRefugees, asylum, displaced personsTemporary and part-time employmentUnemploymentVisas and passportsWages and earnings

To require certain actions related to resettlement of certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6667| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2018
Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to survey long-term outcomes, such as employment, housing, and education, of Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant visa (SIV) holders as part of the Annual Survey of Refugees. SIV holders are persons who worked with the U.S. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority as a translator or interpreter in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Department of State shall deliver information in Dari, Pashto, or Urdu to prospective SIV holders about resettlement in the United States to assist with their adjustment process. The State Department and the Department of Defense shall jointly establish a temporary program to offer SIV holders employment as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors.
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Timeline
Aug 10, 2018
Introduced in House
Aug 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
Oct 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
  • August 10, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • August 10, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.
  • October 9, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

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

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaConflicts and warsForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipImmigration status and proceduresIraqMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategyRefugees, asylum, displaced personsTemporary and part-time employmentUnemploymentVisas and passportsWages and earnings