H.R. 3985 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Allies Act of 2021
H.R. 3985 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), the Allies Act of 2021, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 17, 2021, sponsored by Jason Crow with 140 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 140
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021 or the Allies Act of 2021 This bill increases the number of special immigrant visas available to qualified Afghan nationals who worked for the U.S. government or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) missions in Afghanistan. The bill also relaxes certain qualifications for such visas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
Sponsor
Jason Crow (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 17, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 22, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Jul 22, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 22, 2021 · Passed407–16
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Allies ActHouse · Jul 22, 2021
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- H.R. 6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- H.R. 461: Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act
- H.R. 1259: REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2021
- S. 1891: NO BAN Act
- H.R. 1901: Stopping Border Surges Act
- H.R. 1909: Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
- H.R. 1941: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to waive certain naturalization requirements for…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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