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S. 2165: Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act

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A bill to provide Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

Sponsor and status

Bill Cassidy

Sponsor. Senior Senator for Louisiana. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jun 22, 2023
Length: 4 pages
Introduced
Jun 22, 2023
118th Congress (2023–2025)
Status

Introduced on Jun 22, 2023

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on June 22, 2023. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.

Cosponsors

1 Cosponsor (1 Democrat)

Prognosis
3% chance of being enacted (details)
Source

History

Jun 22, 2023
 
Introduced

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Passed Senate

 
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Signed by the President

S. 2165 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 2165. This is the one from the 118th Congress.

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