H.R. 5168 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
WELCOMED Act of 2021
H.R. 5168 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Sep 3, 2021, sponsored by Seth Moulton with 75 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 75
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021 or the WELCOMED Act of 2021 This bill makes certain individuals from Afghanistan eligible for any benefit that is available to a refugee, such as resettlement assistance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Seth Moulton (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 3, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Nov 1, 2022)
Other Immigration bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 5681: Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act
- S. 3157: Bridging the Gap for New Americans Act
- S. 5168: Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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