H.R. 6034 · 116th Congress
Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Betty McCollum
- Introduced
- 2020-02-28
- Latest action
- 2020-02-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020
This bill defers the removal of qualified individuals to Laos for 72 months beginning from this bill's enactment.
To qualify for deferral, an individual must (1) be born in Laos or the French colonial administration that preceded the present-day country of Laos, (2) have been ordered removed to Laos before this bill's enactment, and (3) have resided in the United States on or before January 1, 2011.
An individual receiving deferral under this bill shall be authorized for employment.