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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-50| Senate 
| Updated: 1/26/2021
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021 This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall 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. The Department of State shall work with international partners to increase the capacity of countries in the region to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-636
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
Jan 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-636
    Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019


  • January 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-161: Venezuela TPS Act of 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaRefugees, asylum, displaced personsTravel and tourismUser charges and feesVenezuela

Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-50| Senate 
| Updated: 1/26/2021
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021 This bill provides assistance to eligible nationals of Venezuela. Under this bill, eligible nationals of Venezuela shall 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. The Department of State shall work with international partners to increase the capacity of countries in the region to provide migration services and asylum to eligible Venezuelan citizens.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-636
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019
Jan 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-636
    Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2019


  • January 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (11)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-161: Venezuela TPS Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaRefugees, asylum, displaced personsTravel and tourismUser charges and feesVenezuela