H.R. 144 · 111th Congress
Haitian Protection Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alcee Hastings
- Introduced
- 2009-01-06
- Latest action
- 2009-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Summary
Haitian Protection Act of 2009 - 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.