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Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act

Introduced: August 10, 2018 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Oct 9, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Aug 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Aug 10, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Afghan and Iraqi Allies Resettlement Improvement Act

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to survey long-term outcomes, such as employment, housing, and education, of Afghan and Iraqi special immigrant visa (SIV) holders as part of the Annual Survey of Refugees. SIV holders are persons who worked with the U.S. Armed Forces or under Chief of Mission authority as a translator or interpreter in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The Department of State shall deliver information in Dari, Pashto, or Urdu to prospective SIV holders about resettlement in the United States to assist with their adjustment process.

The State Department and the Department of Defense shall jointly establish a temporary program to offer SIV holders employment as translators, interpreters, and cultural awareness instructors.

What's happening now October 9, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2