Soto Statement on Extension of Venezuela for TPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S.Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that he is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months. Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) issued the following statement in response.

"The 18-month extension of TPS for Venezuela is a major step in the right direction. As the political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to worsen, it is critical for the United States to keep protecting those who have fled the authoritarian Maduro regime to seek refuge and a better quality of life for themselves and their families. Though we commend the Biden-Harris Administration and the Department of Homeland Security for this crucial decision, we encourage them to build on their progress and consider moving the required arrival date forward to December 31, 2021. This will provide safety and support to displaced Venezuelans currently living in the United States."

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