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Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
3/12/2024, 1:53 PM
Summary of Bill S 1885
Bill 118 s 1885, also known as the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide protection and support for immigrant youth who are particularly vulnerable due to their immigration status.
The bill includes provisions that aim to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant youth, such as lack of access to legal representation, limited resources for education and healthcare, and increased risk of exploitation and abuse. It seeks to ensure that these young immigrants are able to access the necessary support and services to thrive and succeed in the United States.
Specifically, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act includes measures to increase funding for legal services for immigrant youth, improve access to education and healthcare, and strengthen protections against exploitation and abuse. It also aims to streamline the immigration process for vulnerable youth and provide them with opportunities for legal status and citizenship. Overall, the bill is designed to provide much-needed support and protection for immigrant youth who are at risk due to their immigration status. It seeks to ensure that these young individuals have the resources and opportunities they need to build a successful future in the United States.
The bill includes provisions that aim to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant youth, such as lack of access to legal representation, limited resources for education and healthcare, and increased risk of exploitation and abuse. It seeks to ensure that these young immigrants are able to access the necessary support and services to thrive and succeed in the United States.
Specifically, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act includes measures to increase funding for legal services for immigrant youth, improve access to education and healthcare, and strengthen protections against exploitation and abuse. It also aims to streamline the immigration process for vulnerable youth and provide them with opportunities for legal status and citizenship. Overall, the bill is designed to provide much-needed support and protection for immigrant youth who are at risk due to their immigration status. It seeks to ensure that these young individuals have the resources and opportunities they need to build a successful future in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 1885
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
This bill exempts Special Immigrant Juveniles visas from certain annual numerical limitations on such visas. (Generally, Special Immigrant Juvenile status is available to qualifying non-U.S. nationals under 21 years of age who are in the United States and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent.)
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Current Status of Bill S 1885
Bill S 1885 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2023. Bill S 1885 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2023. Bill S 1885's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1885
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1885
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1885
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
A bill to eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1885
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