vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Summary
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021 or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas. Specifically, this bill makes available an additional 8,000 visas for principal aliens under this special visa program, to be available until all such visas have been issued. (The numerical limitations in this program apply only to the principal alien who applies for the visa, not to any accompanying spouse or child.) Under this bill, an alien may qualify based on a credible basis for concern about the possibility of an ongoing serious threat in Afghanistan due to their work with the U.S. government or a NATO mission, where currently the alien must have experienced such a threat. The bill also eliminates a requirement for each applicant to submit a credible sworn statement describing that threat. Furthermore, for an applicant qualifying for a visa by performing duties for U.S. military personnel stationed with a NATO mission, this bill eliminates a requirement that the duties performed qualify as sensitive and trusted duties. If an alien submits a visa application that included an accompanying spouse or child but the alien passes away before the application is granted, the surviving spouse or child shall remain eligible to receive a visa under that application. Currently, a surviving spouse or child retains eligibility only if the application was approved before the alien passed away.
Vote Summary
Yes
407
No
16
Present
0
Not Voting
7
Party Breakdown
Democrats:215 Y0 N
Republicans:192 Y16 N
Bipartisan Score: 8930%
Roll Call
Chamber
Question
Result
Date
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 22, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 16 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3807)
House
July 22, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 16 (Roll no. 218).(text: CR H3807)
House
July 22, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
July 22, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3985.
July 22, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
July 22, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3807-3817)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools. Monitoring legislation related to NIL HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools. Monitoring legislation related to NIL HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 256 - To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution 2002 H.R. 3261 - To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution H.R. 3283 - To repeal the joint resolution entitled A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East S.J. Res. 10 To repeal the Authorization for use of military force against Iraq H.E. 3385 - HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 H.R. 3985 - Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021 S. 2032 - Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 7946 - Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools. Monitoring legislation related to NIL HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools. Monitoring legislation related to NIL HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R 4431: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes Sec. 217(2) Implement a program to conduct Know Your Rights presentation, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution H.R.4373: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30,2022, and other purposes Migration and Refugee Assistance H.R.4505: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September30, 2022, and for other purposes Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Justice Assistance Sec.29: $50,000,000 for a grant pilot program to provide legal representation to immigrant children and families seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States H.R.4502: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes SEC. 235: Refugee and Entrant Assistance H.R.6577: To establish, under article I of the Constitution of the United States, a court of record to be known as the United States Immigration Courts (Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022) Safe Zones Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 5618: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish humanitarian processing centers for asylum seekers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes (Reimagining Asylum Processing Act of 2021) S.1949: A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a plan to respond to irregular migration at the border, to establish an irregular migration border response fund, and for other purposes (Border Response Resilience Act) Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced): A bill to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Act and to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes S.1358: A bill to establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021) H.R.2839: To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021) H.R.6637: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes (DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act) S.2570: A bill to establish grant programs to improve the health of residents along the United States-Mexico and United States-Canada borders and for all hazards preparedness in the border areas, including with respect to bioterrorism, infectious disease, and other emerging biothreats, and for other purposes (Border Health Security Act of 2021) H.R.7257: To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes (Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act) H.R.3985: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes (Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; Allies Act of 2021) S.2216: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to develop a plan for the relocation and admission to the United States of certain citizens of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Save Our Afghan Allies Act) H.R.3385: To waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes (Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021; HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021) Afghan Adjustment Act (not yet introduced): To create a process for Afghans who entered the country under humanitarian parole via the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) to adjust status to become Legal Permanent Residents Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and Health and Human Services (ORR) processing of Afghan evacuees into the United States and resettlement to final destination communities Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at ports of entry, family separation, criminal persecutions, migrant protection protocols, asylum cooperative agreements, transit ban, and detention Oversight of the Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, Attorney General certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility Ending Title 42 expulsions Ending Migrant Protection Protocols
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R 4431: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes Sec. 217(2) Implement a program to conduct Know Your Rights presentation, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution H.R.4373: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30,2022, and other purposes Migration and Refugee Assistance H.R.4505: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September30, 2022, and for other purposes Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Justice Assistance Sec.29: $50,000,000 for a grant pilot program to provide legal representation to immigrant children and families seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States H.R.4502: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes SEC. 235: Refugee and Entrant Assistance H.R.6577: To establish, under article I of the Constitution of the United States, a court of record to be known as the United States Immigration Courts (Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022) Safe Zones Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 5618: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish humanitarian processing centers for asylum seekers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes (Reimagining Asylum Processing Act of 2021) S.1949: A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a plan to respond to irregular migration at the border, to establish an irregular migration border response fund, and for other purposes (Border Response Resilience Act) Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced): A bill to amend the Immigration and Naturalization Act and to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes S.1358: A bill to establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021) H.R.2839: To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021) H.R.6637: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes (DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act) S.2570: A bill to establish grant programs to improve the health of residents along the United States-Mexico and United States-Canada borders and for all hazards preparedness in the border areas, including with respect to bioterrorism, infectious disease, and other emerging biothreats, and for other purposes (Border Health Security Act of 2021) H.R.7257: To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees, and for other purposes (Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act) H.R.3985: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes (Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; Allies Act of 2021) S.2216: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to develop a plan for the relocation and admission to the United States of certain citizens of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Save Our Afghan Allies Act) H.R.3385: To waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes (Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021; HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021) Afghan Adjustment Act (not yet introduced): To create a process for Afghans who entered the country under humanitarian parole via the Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) to adjust status to become Legal Permanent Residents Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and Health and Human Services (ORR) processing of Afghan evacuees into the United States and resettlement to final destination communities Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at ports of entry, family separation, criminal persecutions, migrant protection protocols, asylum cooperative agreements, transit ban, and detention Oversight of the Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, Attorney General certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility Ending Title 42 expulsions Ending Migrant Protection Protocols
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R 4431: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Sec. 217(2) Implement a program to conduct Know Your Rights presentation, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution
H.R.4373: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and other purposes
Migration and Refugee Assistance
H.R.4505: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Justice Assistance
Sec.29: $50,000,000 for a grant pilot program to provide legal representation to immigrant children and families seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States
H.R.4502: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
SEC. 235: Refugee and Entrant Assistance
H.R.5376: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. (Build Back Better Act)
S.1358: A bill to establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.2839: To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.3985: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes (Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; Allies Act of 2021)
S.2216: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to develop a plan for the relocation and admission to the United States of certain citizens of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Save Our Afghan Allies Act)
H.R.3385: To waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes (Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021; HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021)
H.R. 5618: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish humanitarian processing centers for asylum seekers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes (Reimagining Asylum Processing Act of 2021)
H.R.5168: To authorize resettlement benefits for certain nationals of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021)
S.2783: A bill to provide resettlement benefits for certain nationals of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021)
H.R.3513: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021)
S.2032: A bill to extend and modify the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, to postpone the medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for such program, to provide special immigrant status for certain surviving spouses and children, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021)
H.R.4557: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of State to make available to the public certain records pertaining to the refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien's involvement in corruption or human rights abuse, and for other purposes (Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act)
S.2392: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of State to make available to the public certain records pertaining to the refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien's involvement in corruption, transnational repression, or human rights abuse, and for other purposes (Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act)
S.3108: A bill to provide counsel for unaccompanied children, and for other purposes (Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2021)
Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced): A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes
Afghan Adjustment Act (not yet introduced): A bill to provide Afghans admitted or paroled into the U.S. eligibility to apply for lawful permanent residence
Evacuation of Afghans who assisted U.S. operations and their dependents to U.S. territory to safely complete Special Immigrant Visa processing
Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and Health and Human Services (ORR) processing of Afghan evacuees into the United States and resettlement to final destination communities
Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at ports of entry, family separation, criminal persecutions, migrant protection protocols, asylum cooperative agreements, transit ban, and detention
Oversight of the Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, Attorney General certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility
Ending Title 42 expulsions
Ending Migrant Protection Protocols
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools.
Monitoring legislation related to NIL
HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act
S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S. 1/ H.R. 1, the For the People Act
1033 Program
H.R. 3227, Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021
Access to Counsel
H.R. 5581, Access to Counsel Act
Access to Benefits
H.R. 5227, LIFT the BAR Act of 2021
S.1660/H.R. 3149, HEAL for Immigrant Families Act
Adjudications
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
Afghanistan
H.R. 3985, the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act of 2021
Afghan Adjustment Act
Special Immigrant Visa Program
Humanitarian parole for evacuated and at-risk Afghans
Appropriations
White House FY22 Continuing Resolution (CR) Appropriations Issues, Anomalies Required for a Short-term CR
H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
amendment 3833, To modify the immigration benefits for which certain Afghan nationals are eligible.
H.R. ___, Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Rep. Meng Amdt. #1, Allows unused fiscal year 2020 and 2021 diversity visas, employment visas, and family-based visas to remain available in fiscal year 2022 and beyond until they are used. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
Rep. Meng Amdt. #2, Allows issuance of diversity visas to immigrants who would have otherwise been issued diversity visas but for former President Trumps Muslim Ban. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
H.R. 7667, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7614, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4346, Making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Amdt. #27, Strikes language that will enable noncitizens who meet requirements under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to be employed by the U.S. Congress.
H.R. 4373, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Amdt. #77, Increases funding for the clean technology fund by $1,500,000 to continue providing resources to increase low carbon technologies. Offsets the amendment with a $2 million cut to the administrative expenses account.
Amdt. #88, Increases funding for the Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund by $1,500,000 to support response to small scale emergency humanitarian requirements.
Amdt.#81, Increases funding for the Central America Regional Program account by $1,500,000 million to combat crime, corruption, impunity; advance human rights, and hold partner governments accountable in the region.
Amdt. #5, Increases and decreases funding for consular and border security programs by $100,000,000 to express the intent that additional funding for consular and border security programs be used to address the delays in passport services.
Amdt. #122, Increases and decreases funds for Migration and Refugee Assistance by $1,000,000 to draw attention to the urgent need to provide humanitarian and immigration relief to vulnerable populations in Afghanistan, including human rights defenders, peace negotiators and other officials, civil society, individuals who helped U.S. forces, and women at risk of gender based violence in Taliban-controlled areas and elsewhere.
Amdt. #119, Strikes the exemption for the Attorney Generals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to meet governance, anti-corruption, and rule of law criteria to receive funding. Ensures these Attorney Generals must meet the standard anti-corruption criteria to receive U.S. funding.
Asylum
Matter of A-C-A-A-
Matter of Cruz-Valdez
Expedited removal
Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
Interim final rule, Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal and Cat Protection Claims by Asylum Officers
Border
S.2103, Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons from Countries Where a Communicable Disease Exists
CDC Order, Public Health Determination Regarding an Exception for Unaccompanied Noncitizen Children from the Order Suspending the Right to Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists
Build Back Better Reconciliation
H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act
S.Con.Res.14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
S.Admt. 3650, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting illegal aliens with criminal records from receiving conditional or lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
S.Admt. 3781, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security, pursuant to title 42, United States Code, conducts expulsions of illegal immigrants who may contribute to the spread of COVID-19, including any of the dangerous variants originating overseas, in order to protect the public health of the American People, save American lives, and assist in eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
S.Admt. 3742: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to providing sufficient resources to detain and deport a higher number of illegal aliens who have been convicted of a crime.
S.Admt. 3795, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to immigration enforcement and addressing the humanitarian crisis at the southern border.
S.Admt. 3797, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting migrants and local communities against COVID-19.
Legislative proposals to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 2002 of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. Con. Res. 14)
Rep. Issa Amdt. #2, To mandate the vaccination of undocumented individuals
Rep. Steube Amdt. #3, To suspends the use of immigrant visas
Rep. Buck Amdt. #5, To prohibit undocumented individuals from adjusting their status if they are gang members
Rep. Bentz Amdt. #6, To prohibit undocumented individuals from being eligible to adjust their status based on the number of misdemeanors accrued on one day
Rep. Fitzgerald Amdt. #7, To prohibit undocumented individuals who are sex offenders from being eligible to adjust their status
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #8, To prohibit undocumented individuals convicted of a DUI from being eligible to adjust their status
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #9, To require undocumented individuals to demonstrate that they have not had 2 or more DUIs in order to be eligible
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #10, To require undocumented individuals to demonstrate that they have not had 10 or more DUIs in order to be eligible
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #11, To strike all inadmissibility waiver provisions
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #12, To mandate reporting on the use of inadmissibility waiver provisions on a website
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #17, To require DHS to obtain approval from mayors and governors before immigrants are released into communities
Rep. Tiffany Amdt. #18, To strike 3 or more misdemeanors and replace with 2 or more misdemeanors in bars to eligibility section
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #19, To mandate that any changes to regulation be brought to Congress before implementation for oversight purposes
Rep. Bishop Amdt. #20, To prohibit the bill from going into effect until MPP is re-implemented
Rep. Buck Amdt. #22, To ensure that USCIS has access to criminal databases
Rep. Tiffany Amdt. #24, To restrict the use of parole
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #26, To prohibit awarding community violence intervention grants to sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #27, To eliminate the diversity visa section of the bill
Rep. Gohmert Amdt. #28, To strike the immigration title in the bill
Children
Central American Minors Program
Whistleblower Complaints of Gross Mismanagement at Fort Bliss Immigrant Children Site
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Notice of proposed rulemaking, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act
S. 264, Dream Act of 2021
Detention
S. 1186/H.R. 2222, Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
ICE Memo, Identification and Monitoring of Pregnant Detainees
Department of Justice
Final rule, Executive Office for Immigration Review; Fee Review
EOIR Policy Memo, Provides EOIR policies regarding the effect of Department of Homeland Security enforcement priorities and initiatives
DHS and DOJ Dedicated Docket Process
Family Separation
S. 271/H.R. 883, Families Belong Together Act
Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families
Farmworkers
H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Essential Workers
H.R. 1909/S. 747, Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
Haiti
Deportations of Haitian migrants
Infrastrastructure
H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
S.Amdt. 2228, To prohibit the use of funds for the transportation of illegal aliens who may pose a risk of transmitting COVID-19.
S.Amdt. 2233, To prohibit Federal funding for any entity that fails to enroll in and comply with the E-Verify Program.
S.Amdt. 2234, To terminate the application of Presidential Proclamation 10142, relating to border wall construction.
S.Amdt. 2245, To prohibit the cancellation of contracts for physical barriers and other border security measures for which funds already have been obligated and for which penalties will be incurred in the case of such cancellation and prohibiting the use of funds for payment of such penalties.
Interior Enforcement
287(g) program
H.R. 5383, New Way Forward Act
DHS memo, Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law
DHS Memo, Review of and Interim Revision to Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities
ICE Memo, Interim Guidance: Civil Enforcement and Removal Priorities
ICE Memo, Interim Guidance to OPLA Attorneys Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities
Operation Streamline
Legal Representation for Individuals in Removal Proceedings
Legalization
H.R. 1177/S. 348, U.S. Citizenship Act
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF)
Muslim and African Ban
H.R. 1333, NO BAN Act
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Amdt. 458, Requires the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices to include information on the treatment of migrants
Amdt. 534, Restricts the Department of Defense (DOD) from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. Specifically, DOD may not transfer to such agencies specified property such as controlled firearms, ammunition, grenade launchers, explosives, certain vehicles or trucks, armored or weaponized drones, certain controlled aircraft, silencers, or long-range acoustic devices. DOD may waive this limitation and transfer certain vehicles or trucks if DOD determines that the transfer is necessary for disaster or rescue purposes or for another purpose where life and public safety are at risk.
Amdt. 754, Places a moratorium on the transfer of military weapons to law enforcement agencies.
Naturalization and Integration
H.R. 4179, Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act
H.R. 1308/S. 433, New Deal for New Americans Act
Nominations
Nomination of Ur M. Jaddou for Director of USCIS
Nomination of Chris Magnus for Commissioner of CBP
Nomination of Ed Gonzalez for Director of ICE
Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of DOL
Nomination of Uzra Zeya for Undersecretary of State for civilian security, democracy and human rights
Public Charge
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of virtual public listening sessions, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
Refugees
Presidential Proposal on the Number of U.S. Refugee Admissions for FY22
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
S. 306, SECURE Act
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somalia
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for South Sudan
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Syria
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Yemen
Redesignation of TPS for Haiti
Extension of TPS for El Salvador
Extension of TPS for Nicaragua
Extension of TPS for Honduras
Extension of TPS for Nepal
Redesignation of TPS for Guatemala
Initial designation of TPS for Cameroon
Initial designation of TPS for Ethiopia
Initial designation of TPS for Mauritania
Initial designation of TPS for Mexico
Designation of TPS for Venezuela
Designation of TPS for Burma
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
USCIS
Policy Alert, Bona Fide Determination Process for Victims of Qualifying Crimes, and Employment Authorization and Deferred Action for Certain Petitioners
Visas
243(d) visa sanctions on Southeast Asian and African countries
Veterans
H.R. 4382, Repatriate our Patriots Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S. 1/ H.R. 1, the For the People Act
1033 Program
H.R. 3227, Demilitarizing Local Law Enforcement Act of 2021
Access to Counsel
H.R. 5581, Access to Counsel Act
Access to Benefits
H.R. 5227, LIFT the BAR Act of 2021
S.1660/H.R. 3149, HEAL for Immigrant Families Act
Adjudications
Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act
Afghanistan
H.R. 3985, the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act of 2021
Afghan Adjustment Act
Special Immigrant Visa Program
Humanitarian parole for evacuated and at-risk Afghans
Appropriations
White House FY22 Continuing Resolution (CR) Appropriations Issues, Anomalies Required for a Short-term CR
H.R. 5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
amendment 3833, To modify the immigration benefits for which certain Afghan nationals are eligible.
H.R. ___, Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Rep. Meng Amdt. #1, Allows unused fiscal year 2020 and 2021 diversity visas, employment visas, and family-based visas to remain available in fiscal year 2022 and beyond until they are used. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
Rep. Meng Amdt. #2, Allows issuance of diversity visas to immigrants who would have otherwise been issued diversity visas but for former President Trumps Muslim Ban. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.
H.R. 7667, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7614, Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4346, Making appropriations for Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Amdt. #27, Strikes language that will enable noncitizens who meet requirements under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to be employed by the U.S. Congress.
H.R. 4373, Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Amdt. #77, Increases funding for the clean technology fund by $1,500,000 to continue providing resources to increase low carbon technologies. Offsets the amendment with a $2 million cut to the administrative expenses account.
Amdt. #88, Increases funding for the Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund by $1,500,000 to support response to small scale emergency humanitarian requirements.
Amdt.#81, Increases funding for the Central America Regional Program account by $1,500,000 million to combat crime, corruption, impunity; advance human rights, and hold partner governments accountable in the region.
Amdt. #5, Increases and decreases funding for consular and border security programs by $100,000,000 to express the intent that additional funding for consular and border security programs be used to address the delays in passport services.
Amdt. #122, Increases and decreases funds for Migration and Refugee Assistance by $1,000,000 to draw attention to the urgent need to provide humanitarian and immigration relief to vulnerable populations in Afghanistan, including human rights defenders, peace negotiators and other officials, civil society, individuals who helped U.S. forces, and women at risk of gender based violence in Taliban-controlled areas and elsewhere.
Amdt. #119, Strikes the exemption for the Attorney Generals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to meet governance, anti-corruption, and rule of law criteria to receive funding. Ensures these Attorney Generals must meet the standard anti-corruption criteria to receive U.S. funding.
Asylum
Matter of A-C-A-A-
Matter of Cruz-Valdez
Expedited removal
Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP)
Interim final rule, Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal and Cat Protection Claims by Asylum Officers
Border
S.2103, Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement Act
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Order Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons from Countries Where a Communicable Disease Exists
CDC Order, Public Health Determination Regarding an Exception for Unaccompanied Noncitizen Children from the Order Suspending the Right to Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists
Build Back Better Reconciliation
H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act
S.Con.Res.14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
S.Admt. 3650, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting illegal aliens with criminal records from receiving conditional or lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
S.Admt. 3781, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security, pursuant to title 42, United States Code, conducts expulsions of illegal immigrants who may contribute to the spread of COVID-19, including any of the dangerous variants originating overseas, in order to protect the public health of the American People, save American lives, and assist in eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
S.Admt. 3742: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to providing sufficient resources to detain and deport a higher number of illegal aliens who have been convicted of a crime.
S.Admt. 3795, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to immigration enforcement and addressing the humanitarian crisis at the southern border.
S.Admt. 3797, To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting migrants and local communities against COVID-19.
Legislative proposals to comply with the reconciliation directive included in section 2002 of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. Con. Res. 14)
Rep. Issa Amdt. #2, To mandate the vaccination of undocumented individuals
Rep. Steube Amdt. #3, To suspends the use of immigrant visas
Rep. Buck Amdt. #5, To prohibit undocumented individuals from adjusting their status if they are gang members
Rep. Bentz Amdt. #6, To prohibit undocumented individuals from being eligible to adjust their status based on the number of misdemeanors accrued on one day
Rep. Fitzgerald Amdt. #7, To prohibit undocumented individuals who are sex offenders from being eligible to adjust their status
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #8, To prohibit undocumented individuals convicted of a DUI from being eligible to adjust their status
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #9, To require undocumented individuals to demonstrate that they have not had 2 or more DUIs in order to be eligible
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #10, To require undocumented individuals to demonstrate that they have not had 10 or more DUIs in order to be eligible
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #11, To strike all inadmissibility waiver provisions
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #12, To mandate reporting on the use of inadmissibility waiver provisions on a website
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #17, To require DHS to obtain approval from mayors and governors before immigrants are released into communities
Rep. Tiffany Amdt. #18, To strike 3 or more misdemeanors and replace with 2 or more misdemeanors in bars to eligibility section
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #19, To mandate that any changes to regulation be brought to Congress before implementation for oversight purposes
Rep. Bishop Amdt. #20, To prohibit the bill from going into effect until MPP is re-implemented
Rep. Buck Amdt. #22, To ensure that USCIS has access to criminal databases
Rep. Tiffany Amdt. #24, To restrict the use of parole
Rep. Biggs Amdt. #26, To prohibit awarding community violence intervention grants to sanctuary jurisdictions
Rep. Johnson of LA Amdt. #27, To eliminate the diversity visa section of the bill
Rep. Gohmert Amdt. #28, To strike the immigration title in the bill
Children
Central American Minors Program
Whistleblower Complaints of Gross Mismanagement at Fort Bliss Immigrant Children Site
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Notice of proposed rulemaking, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act
S. 264, Dream Act of 2021
Detention
S. 1186/H.R. 2222, Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
ICE Memo, Identification and Monitoring of Pregnant Detainees
Department of Justice
Final rule, Executive Office for Immigration Review; Fee Review
EOIR Policy Memo, Provides EOIR policies regarding the effect of Department of Homeland Security enforcement priorities and initiatives
DHS and DOJ Dedicated Docket Process
Family Separation
S. 271/H.R. 883, Families Belong Together Act
Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families
Farmworkers
H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Essential Workers
H.R. 1909/S. 747, Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
Haiti
Deportations of Haitian migrants
Infrastrastructure
H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
S.Amdt. 2228, To prohibit the use of funds for the transportation of illegal aliens who may pose a risk of transmitting COVID-19.
S.Amdt. 2233, To prohibit Federal funding for any entity that fails to enroll in and comply with the E-Verify Program.
S.Amdt. 2234, To terminate the application of Presidential Proclamation 10142, relating to border wall construction.
S.Amdt. 2245, To prohibit the cancellation of contracts for physical barriers and other border security measures for which funds already have been obligated and for which penalties will be incurred in the case of such cancellation and prohibiting the use of funds for payment of such penalties.
Interior Enforcement
287(g) program
H.R. 5383, New Way Forward Act
DHS memo, Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law
DHS Memo, Review of and Interim Revision to Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities
ICE Memo, Interim Guidance: Civil Enforcement and Removal Priorities
ICE Memo, Interim Guidance to OPLA Attorneys Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities
Operation Streamline
Legal Representation for Individuals in Removal Proceedings
Legalization
H.R. 1177/S. 348, U.S. Citizenship Act
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF)
Muslim and African Ban
H.R. 1333, NO BAN Act
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
H.R. 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Amdt. 458, Requires the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices to include information on the treatment of migrants
Amdt. 534, Restricts the Department of Defense (DOD) from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. Specifically, DOD may not transfer to such agencies specified property such as controlled firearms, ammunition, grenade launchers, explosives, certain vehicles or trucks, armored or weaponized drones, certain controlled aircraft, silencers, or long-range acoustic devices. DOD may waive this limitation and transfer certain vehicles or trucks if DOD determines that the transfer is necessary for disaster or rescue purposes or for another purpose where life and public safety are at risk.
Amdt. 754, Places a moratorium on the transfer of military weapons to law enforcement agencies.
Naturalization and Integration
H.R. 4179, Improving Opportunities for New Americans Act
H.R. 1308/S. 433, New Deal for New Americans Act
Nominations
Nomination of Ur M. Jaddou for Director of USCIS
Nomination of Chris Magnus for Commissioner of CBP
Nomination of Ed Gonzalez for Director of ICE
Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of DOL
Nomination of Uzra Zeya for Undersecretary of State for civilian security, democracy and human rights
Public Charge
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking and notice of virtual public listening sessions, Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
Refugees
Presidential Proposal on the Number of U.S. Refugee Admissions for FY22
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
S. 306, SECURE Act
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Somalia
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for South Sudan
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Syria
Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Yemen
Redesignation of TPS for Haiti
Extension of TPS for El Salvador
Extension of TPS for Nicaragua
Extension of TPS for Honduras
Extension of TPS for Nepal
Redesignation of TPS for Guatemala
Initial designation of TPS for Cameroon
Initial designation of TPS for Ethiopia
Initial designation of TPS for Mauritania
Initial designation of TPS for Mexico
Designation of TPS for Venezuela
Designation of TPS for Burma
Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
USCIS
Policy Alert, Bona Fide Determination Process for Victims of Qualifying Crimes, and Employment Authorization and Deferred Action for Certain Petitioners
Visas
243(d) visa sanctions on Southeast Asian and African countries
Veterans
H.R. 4382, Repatriate our Patriots Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools.
Monitoring legislation related to NIL
HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act
S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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H.R.4431: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Sec. 217(a)(2) Implement a program to conduct Know Your Rights presentation, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution
H.R.4373: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and other purposes
Migration and Refugee Assistance
H.R.4505: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Justice Assistance Sec.29: $50,000,000 for a grant pilot program to provide legal representation to immigrant children and families seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States
H.R.4502: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
SEC. 235: Refugee and Entrant Assistance
S.1358: A bill to establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.2839: To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.3985: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes (Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; Allies Act of 2021)
S.2216: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to develop a plan for the relocation and admission to the United States of certain citizens of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Save Our Afghan Allies Act)
H.R.3385: To waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes (Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021; HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021)
Reimagining Asylum Processing Act of 2021 (not yet introduced): To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a humanitarian processing center for asylum seekers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes
H.R.5168: To authorize resettlement benefits for certain nationals of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Welcoming Evacuees Coming from Overseas to Mitigate Effects of Displacement Act of 2021; WELCOMED Act)
H.R.3513: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 4,000 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021)
S.2032: A bill to extend and modify the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, to postpone the medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for such program, to provide special immigrant status for certain surviving spouses and children, and for other purposes (Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021)
H.R.4557: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of State to make available to the public certain records pertaining to the refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien's involvement in corruption or human rights abuse, and for other purposes (Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act; REVEAL Act)
S.2392: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of State to make available to the public certain records pertaining to the refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien's involvement in corruption, transnational repression, or human rights abuse, and for other purposes (Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act; REVEAL Act)
Evacuation of Afghans who assisted U.S. operations and their dependents to U.S. territory to safely complete Special Immigrant Visa processing
Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, migrant protection protocols, asylum cooperative agreements, transit ban, and detention
Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, Attorney General certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility
Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced): A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
General Carter Ham, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA President and CEO, sent letters recommending Congress to not support and pass S.1520 or H.R. 4104, which would remove military commanders as the convening authority for serious crimes. Letters were provided to Rep. Mark Amodei, NV, Rep. Jim Baird, IN, Rep. Sanford Bishop, GA, Rep. Anthony Brown, MD, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, NC, Rep. Rick Crawford, AR, Rep. Jason Crow, CO, Warren Davidson, OH, Rep. Neal Dunn, FL, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, WI, Rep. Louie Gohmert, TX, Rep. Mark Green, TN, Rep. Brett Guthrie, KY, Rep. Clay Higgins, LA, Rep. Darrell Issa, CA, Rep. Trent Kelly, MS, Rep. Brian Mast, FL, Rep. Peter Meijer, MI, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, IA, Rep. Barry Moore, AL, Rep. Troy Nehls, TX, Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., NJ, Rep. Scott Perry, PA, Rep. Harold Rogers, KY, Rep. Bobby Rush, IL, Rep. Robert Scott, VA, Rep. Greg Steube, FL, Rep. Steve Stivers, OH, Rep. Mike Thompson, CA, Rep. Michael Waltz, FL, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, OH, Rep. Rep. Joe Wilson, SC, Rep. Steve Womack, AR, Rep. Don Young, AK, Rep. Rep. Lee Zeldin, NY, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, CT, Sen. Thomas Carper, DE, Sen. Tom Cotton, AR, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, IL, Sen. Sen. Joni Ernst, IA, Sen. Lindsey Graham, SC, Sen. James Inhofe, OK, Sen. Mark Kelly, AZ, Sen. Edward Markey, MA, Sen. Roger Marshall, KS, Sen. Mitch McConnell, KY, Sen. Jack Reed, RI, Sen. Rick Scott, FL, Sen. Dan Sullivan, AK, Sen. Roger Wicker, MS, and Sen. Todd Young, IN.
Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, AUSA expressed AUSA support with Sen. Joni Ernsts, IA, office for legislation to help the Department of Defense and Department of State to provide Special Immigration Visas (SIVs) and transportation as needed to help the Afghan interpreters and their families in danger.
Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) provided an AUSA statement supporting the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021, S.2032, to Sen. Joni Ernsts office.
Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) provided AUSA support for H.R. 3985, the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, with Representative Jason Crows (CO) office.
AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Michael Bennett, CO, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, WV, Sen. Joni Ernst, IA, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, MA, to express our support for the Credit for Caring Act (S. 1670). This legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit of up to $5,000 that would help eligible working veteran, military, and other caregivers address the financial challenges of caregiving.
AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to express our support for the Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R. 2974). This bill would create a target group within the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers who hire military spouses and provide a proven economic boost for their communities.
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S 1135, Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement (GRACE) Act; H.R.2237 - GRACE Act; HR 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021; H.R.3985 - Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; H.R.3513 - Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021; H.R.1333 - National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act; H.R.2536 - Prevention of Anti-Immigrant Violence Act of 2021; H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021; S.264 - Dream Act of 2021
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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H.R.4431: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Sec. 217(a)(2) Implement a program to conduct Know Your Rights presentation, provided by a nonprofit organization or an entity that provides pro-bono legal counsel, to be made available to all individuals prior to any asylum-based interview or proceeding who are placed into expedited removal proceedings under section 235 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)) and indicate an intention to apply for asylum or a fear of persecution
H.R.4373: Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and other purposes
Migration and Refugee Assistance
H.R.4505: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
Office of Justice Programs, State and Local Justice Assistance Sec.29: $50,000,000 for a grant pilot program to provide legal representation to immigrant children and families seeking asylum and other forms of legal protection in the United States
H.R.4502: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes
SEC. 235: Refugee and Entrant Assistance
S.1358: A bill to establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.2839: To establish regional processing centers, to improve the asylum and credible fear processes to promote fairness and efficiency, to require immigration court docketing priorities during irregular migration influx events, and to improve the capability of the Department of Homeland Security to manage migration flows, and for other purposes (Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021)
H.R.1573: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Access to Counsel Act of 2021)
Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced): A bill to provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes
H.R.2222: To provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes (Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021)
S.1186: A bill to provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes (Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2021)
H.R.1177: To provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (U.S. Citizenship Act)
S.348: A bill to provide an earned path to citizenship, to address the root causes of migration and responsibly manage the southern border, and to reform the immigrant visa system, and for other purposes (U.S. Citizenship Act)
H.R.883: To grant lawful permanent resident status to certain eligible persons who were separated from immediate family members by the Department of Homeland Security (Families Belong Together Act)
S.271: A bill to grant lawful permanent resident status to certain eligible persons who were separated from immediate family members by the Department of Homeland Security (Families Belong Together Act)
H.R.1333: To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens (National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act; NO BAN Act)
S.1335: A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes
H.R.2826: To establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes
H.R.3985: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes (Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021; Allies Act of 2021)
S.2216: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to develop a plan for the relocation and admission to the United States of certain citizens of Afghanistan, and for other purposes (Save Our Afghan Allies Act)
H.R.3385: To waive the requirement to undergo a medical exam for aliens who are otherwise eligible for special immigrant status under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, and for other purposes (HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021; Honoring Our Promises through Expedition for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021)
Evacuation of Afghans who assisted U.S. operations and their dependents to Guam or other U.S. territory to safely complete Special Immigrant Visa processing
Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, migrant protection protocols, asylum cooperative agreements, transit ban, and detention
Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, Attorney General certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility
End Title 42 expulsions
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Name, Image and Likeness legislation that would have a 50 state parity provision. Legislation that would create a national standard for student athletes to be compensated for their NIL without creating incentives for corporate sponsors to pay athletes for selecting and competing for specific universities or choosing specific schools.
Monitoring legislation related to NIL
HR. 850, S.238 - College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
HR 3985, S 1929 - College Athlete Right to Organize Act
S. 414 - Amateur Athletes Protection and Compensation Act
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $59,912 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office