S. 50 · 117th Congress
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2021-01-26
- Latest action
- 2021-01-26 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.