Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Aug 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 165, introduced in 2009, expresses the support of Congress for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals currently living in the United States. The resolution highlights severe natural disasters in Haiti during 2008, resulting in widespread devastation, displacement, and loss of life. It also notes ongoing political and institutional challenges in Haiti.
The bill affects Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. by advocating for TPS, which is a designation that can be granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security when conditions in a country make it temporarily unsafe for citizens to be deported. The resolution argues that current conditions in Haiti would justify such a designation.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 17, 2009, and referred to committees. According to records, it was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Supports granting temporary protected status to Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States.
Acknowledges that it is in U.S. economic and security interests for Haiti to be a safe and productive country.
Timeline
19 Aug 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 165 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 165, introduced in 2009, expresses the support of Congress for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals currently living in the United States. The resolution highlights severe natural disasters in Haiti during 2008, resulting in widespread devastation, displacement, and loss of life. It also notes ongoing political and institutional challenges in Haiti. The bill affects Haitian nationals residing in the U.S. by advocating for TPS, which is a designation that can be granted by the Secretary of Homeland Security when conditions in a country make it temporarily unsafe for citizens to be deported. The resolution argues that current conditions in Haiti would justify such a designation. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 17, 2009, and referred to committees. According to records, it was introduced in a previous session of Congress and did not receive a vote.
- Has H.Con.Res. 165 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 165. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 165?
- H.Con.Res. 165 was sponsored by Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] (D-FL), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 165?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (19 Aug 2009).
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