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H.R. 5267 (102nd)

To address the Haitian refugee crisis, to express United States support for the restoration of democratic constitutional government in Haiti, to grant temporary protected status to Haitians until such a government is restored, to terminate the migrant interdiction agreement between the United States and Haiti, and to direct the President to establish expanded processing facilities for Haitians seeking refuge.

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Introduced

27 May 1992

Last action

10 June 1992 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]

Subjects

Asylum

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23 January 2025

Asylum

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Summary

States it shall be U.S. policy that: (1) President Aristide should be reinstated as President of Haiti; (2) the United States will coordinate with the Organization of American States to implement the Haitian trade embargo; and (3) humanitarian assistance to Haitians will be extended and their forced repatriation will cease. Provides for temporary protected status for certain Haitian nationals. Directs the President to: (1) notify Haiti of U.S. intentions to terminate the migrant interdiction agreement between the two countries; and (2) expand processing facilities for Haitians seeking U.S. protection. Excludes from U.S. entry certain Haitians who directly or indirectly assisted the overthrow of President Aristide or who participated in terrorist acts against the Haitian people.

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Timeline

  1. 27 May 1992

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 May 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 May 1992

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 May 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 May 1992

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State, DOT.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 June 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 June 1992

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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