United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 630 — Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1842-1843)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act This bill amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to increase from 8,500 to 11,000 the total number of visas available for the Afghan special immigrant visa program. Such program is for Afghan translators who worked with the U.S. government or Armed Forces.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the available visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program from 8,500 to 11,000.

  • Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note)

    8,500 → 11,000

    This change raises the cap on visas available for Afghan allies.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1842-1843)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 630 do?
Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act This bill amends the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to increase from 8,500 to 11,000 the total number of visas available for the Afghan special immigrant visa program. Such program is for Afghan translators who worked with the U.S. government or Armed Forces.
Who sponsors S 630?
S 630 is sponsored by Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 630?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 630?
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