Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021

Senate Bill 3433 - Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3433 Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3433

Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress a strategy for the safe processing abroad of nationals of Afghanistan applying for admission as refugees or special immigrant visas based on the applicant's work in support of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.

The strategy must include various elements, including detailed plans for (1) prioritizing the processing of such individuals, (2) providing security checks for such individuals, (3) facilitating the rapid departure of such individuals from Afghanistan after the security checks, and (4) engaging with other countries to better facilitate the evacuation of such individuals.

The State Department must also report monthly to Congress on the progress of efforts to implement the strategy.

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Current Status of Bill S 3433

Bill S 3433 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2021. Bill S 3433 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 17, 2021. Bill S 3433's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of December 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3433

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3433

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3433

Honor Our Commitment Act of 2021

A bill to require a strategy to support nationals of Afghanistan who are applicants for special immigrant visas or for referral to the United States Refugee Admissions Program, and for other purposes.