Bill · S. 696· Senate(119-S-696)

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 2/24/2025
Last activity: 2/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1314)
Sponsored by: Richard Durbin
Cosponsors: - 14 - 1

Immigration

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act," aims to provide temporary Ukrainian guest status for specific individuals. It focuses on aliens who were paroled under the Uniting for Ukraine process announced on April 21, 2022. Under this status, these individuals are considered admitted to the United States as of their initial parole date. The status provides authorization for employment for the duration of the status. This status expires 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities have ended and it is safe for civilians to return.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The bill clarifies the legal status of paroled Ukrainians and provides explicit authorization to work in the United States.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill provides legal employment authorization which supports income stability for paroled individuals.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill provides explicit employment authorization for individuals holding the Ukrainian guest status.