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Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act
3/21/2025, 4:32 PM
Summary of Bill S 696
Bill 119 s 696, also known as the "Ukrainian Guest Status Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide temporary guest status for eligible aliens from Ukraine. This status would allow Ukrainian nationals to legally reside and work in the United States for a specified period of time.
The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for Ukrainian nationals to qualify for this guest status, which includes factors such as having a clean criminal record, being in good standing with immigration laws, and meeting certain employment or educational requirements. The bill also specifies the duration of the guest status, which is temporary and subject to renewal.
In addition to providing temporary guest status for Ukrainian nationals, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes may include measures to support and assist Ukrainian immigrants in the United States, as well as to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries. Overall, Bill 119 s 696 aims to address the needs of Ukrainian nationals who wish to temporarily reside and work in the United States, while also fostering positive relations between the two countries. It is currently being reviewed and debated in Congress, with the potential to become law in the future.
The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for Ukrainian nationals to qualify for this guest status, which includes factors such as having a clean criminal record, being in good standing with immigration laws, and meeting certain employment or educational requirements. The bill also specifies the duration of the guest status, which is temporary and subject to renewal.
In addition to providing temporary guest status for Ukrainian nationals, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These purposes may include measures to support and assist Ukrainian immigrants in the United States, as well as to promote cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries. Overall, Bill 119 s 696 aims to address the needs of Ukrainian nationals who wish to temporarily reside and work in the United States, while also fostering positive relations between the two countries. It is currently being reviewed and debated in Congress, with the potential to become law in the future.
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Current Status of Bill S 696
Bill S 696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill S 696 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 24, 2025. Bill S 696's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1314) as of February 24, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 696
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
35Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 696
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 696
A bill to provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible aliens, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for eligible aliens, and for other purposes.
Comments

Wylder Burnette
665
11 months ago
Not sure about this one, sounds fishy to me.

Alma Stokes
616
11 months ago
This bill is so dumb! It's gonna let in all these aliens from Ukraine and take away jobs from hardworking Americans like me. I can't believe they're even considering this crap. #NoWayJose
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 696
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