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Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3385| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (94)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants. Specifically, this bill applies to an existing program that provides special immigrant status to an individual (or the spouse or child of such an individual) who (1) faithfully performed sensitive and trusted duties for the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan on or after October 7, 2001, and (2) has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat due to the performance of those duties. Under this bill, the State Department and DHS may jointly issue a blanket waiver of any requirement for such individuals to undergo a medical exam before admission into the United States. DHS shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that individuals admitted under such a waiver undergo medical exams no later than 30 days after admission into the United States. Such an individual shall be admitted as a conditional permanent resident. DHS shall remove the conditions once the individual receives and passes a medical examination.

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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2021
Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3220-3222; text: CR H3220)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3385 are considered vacated.
Jun 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2021
    Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3220-3222; text: CR H3220)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 29, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3385 are considered vacated.


  • June 29, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)


  • June 29, 2021
    Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3237: Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
  • HRES 117-504: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2083: HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021
  • S 117-2032: Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
AfghanistanAsiaCongressional oversightForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary operations and strategyVisas and passports

Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3385| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 or the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to postpone the medical exam requirement for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan seeking entry into the United States as special immigrants. Specifically, this bill applies to an existing program that provides special immigrant status to an individual (or the spouse or child of such an individual) who (1) faithfully performed sensitive and trusted duties for the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan on or after October 7, 2001, and (2) has experienced or is experiencing an ongoing serious threat due to the performance of those duties. Under this bill, the State Department and DHS may jointly issue a blanket waiver of any requirement for such individuals to undergo a medical exam before admission into the United States. DHS shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that individuals admitted under such a waiver undergo medical exams no later than 30 days after admission into the United States. Such an individual shall be admitted as a conditional permanent resident. DHS shall remove the conditions once the individual receives and passes a medical examination.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2021
Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3220-3222; text: CR H3220)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3385 are considered vacated.
Jun 29, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)
Jun 29, 2021
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 28, 2021
    Ms. Dean moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3220-3222; text: CR H3220)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 29, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, proceedings on H.R. 3385 are considered vacated.


  • June 29, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended.(consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)


  • June 29, 2021
    Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 504, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1500, as amended; H.R. 2471, as amended; H.R. 3261; H.R. 3283, as amended; and H.R. 3385, as amended; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 186; and H. Res. 402, as amended. (consideration: CR H3258-3262; text: CR H3260-3261)


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Jason Crow

Jason Crow

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (94)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

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

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3237: Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
  • HRES 117-504: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2083: HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021
  • S 117-2032: Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAsiaCongressional oversightForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary operations and strategyVisas and passports