New York City Insider: Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 3, 2022

Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022. Legislation would grant Ukrainians currently in the US Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Prevent Deportation.   WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced H.R. 6892, the Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022, legislation to grant Ukrainians currently in the United States Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to prevent deportation of these individuals back to Ukraine during the current violent conflict. “The United States has a moral and humanitarian responsibility to support Ukrainians during this ongoing conflict – and we will,” said Congressman Espaillat. “I’m proud to join my congressional colleagues in this legislative effort to stand with our brothers and sisters who are fighting for their country, their families, and their lives in Ukraine following Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war against them. The invasion of Ukraine marks a turning point in global diplomacy, and we must move swiftly to designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) during this ongoing conflict and in the face of such incredible threats.”  To Read More, Link To: https://newyorkcityinsider.blogspot.com/2022/03/new-york-city-insider-espaillat.html