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115th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 630
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 15, 2017
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. McCain, Mr. Reed, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Kaine) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act
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Special immigrant visas for Afghan allies
Section 602(b)(3)(F) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “8,500” and inserting “11,000”.