H.R. 8685 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Afghan Adjustment Act
H.R. 8685 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Aug 9, 2022, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 145 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
- Aug 9, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 145
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Afghan Adjustment Act This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues. The Department of Homeland Security may provide such visas to Afghan nationals who provided qualifying service as a member of the Afghan Air Force or other specified entities and meet eligibility requirements, such as passing a background check.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 135 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 9, 2022
- 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)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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