Haitian Protection Act of 2007

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Bill Number

HR 522

Introduced

Jan 17, 2007

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Admission of nonimmigrants Aliens Caribbean area Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Haiti Haitians Immigration International Affairs Latin America Refugees Right to travel

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Summary

Haitian Protection Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti as a country whose qualifying nationals may be eligible for temporary protected status.

Provides for: (1) an initial 18-month designation period; and (2) authorization for temporary travel abroad.

Actions

Feb 2, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Jan 17, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 17, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E126-127)
Jan 17, 2007

Introduced in House

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