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Venezuelan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressHR-4048| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2023
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Venezuelan Adjustment Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant lawful permanent resident status to qualifying nationals of Venezuela. A national of Venezuela shall be eligible if that individual (1) applies for lawful permanent resident status no later than three years after this bill's enactment, (2) entered the United States on or before December 31, 2021, (3) has been continuously physically present in the United States for at least one year when filing their application, (4) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa, and (5) is not inadmissible under various grounds such as a conviction for an aggravated felony. Certain grounds for inadmissibility, such as the public charge ground, shall not apply. The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an eligible individual shall also be eligible. If an individual has applied for lawful permanent resident status under this bill and is subject to exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings, DHS may not order that individual's removal unless DHS has made a final determination to deny the application. DHS must provide work authorization to an individual whose application has been pending for more than 180 days, and may also provide authorization before that.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7854
Venezuelan Adjustment Act
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7854
    Venezuelan Adjustment Act


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Venezuelan Adjustment Act

USA118th CongressHR-4048| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2023
Venezuelan Adjustment Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant lawful permanent resident status to qualifying nationals of Venezuela. A national of Venezuela shall be eligible if that individual (1) applies for lawful permanent resident status no later than three years after this bill's enactment, (2) entered the United States on or before December 31, 2021, (3) has been continuously physically present in the United States for at least one year when filing their application, (4) is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa, and (5) is not inadmissible under various grounds such as a conviction for an aggravated felony. Certain grounds for inadmissibility, such as the public charge ground, shall not apply. The spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an eligible individual shall also be eligible. If an individual has applied for lawful permanent resident status under this bill and is subject to exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings, DHS may not order that individual's removal unless DHS has made a final determination to deny the application. DHS must provide work authorization to an individual whose application has been pending for more than 180 days, and may also provide authorization before that.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7854
Venezuelan Adjustment Act
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7854
    Venezuelan Adjustment Act


  • June 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Darren Soto

Darren Soto

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (15)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted