Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4352 Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4352

Bill 118 hr 4352, also known as the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of political prisoners in Nicaragua. The bill seeks to provide support to individuals who have been unjustly detained for their political beliefs or activities in Nicaragua.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a fund to provide financial assistance to political prisoners and their families, as well as support for legal representation and advocacy efforts on their behalf. The bill also calls for the imposition of targeted sanctions on Nicaraguan government officials responsible for human rights abuses and the unjust detention of political prisoners.

Additionally, the bill requires the US government to report on the status of political prisoners in Nicaragua and to work with international partners to address the issue. It also calls for the promotion of democracy and human rights in Nicaragua through diplomatic efforts and support for civil society organizations. Overall, the Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act aims to hold the Nicaraguan government accountable for its human rights abuses and to provide assistance to those who have been unjustly detained for their political beliefs.

Congressional Summary of HR 4352

Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

This bill provides various immigration-related benefits to certain Nicaraguan nationals who are in the United States as part of a political prisoner release.

Specifically, such individuals shall be eligible to receive (1) certain benefits that are available to admitted refugees, such as resettlement assistance; (2) certain assistance available to refugee children; and (3) a driver's license or identification card.

An eligible individual is a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who (1) is a citizen or national of Nicaragua (or an individual with no nationality who had resided in Nicaragua), (2) arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, as part of a political prisoner release, (3) received a two-year humanitarian parole from the U.S. government, and (4) has completed the relevant security and law enforcement background checks. The parent, spouse, or child of such an eligible individual shall also be eligible for benefits under this bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4352

Bill HR 4352 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4352 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2023. Bill HR 4352's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4352

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4352

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4352

Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

To provide Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees.