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H.R. 285 (112th)

Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2011

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Introduced

12 January 2011

Last action

7 February 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Sponsors

Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

Subjects

Immigration

Source updated

14 August 2025

Immigration

Summary

Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2011 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by flooding in Pakistan qualifies Pakistan for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to which its nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Designates Pakistan as a TPS-eligible country for an initial 12-month period. Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since July 22, 2010. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to give prior consent to such aliens for temporary trips abroad in emergency and extenuating circumstances.

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Timeline

  1. 12 January 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

    Source: Committee

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