H.R. 2592 · 109th Congress
Haiti Compassion Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alcee Hastings
- Introduced
- 2005-05-24
- Latest action
- 2005-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Summary
Haitian Compassion Act - 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.