Condemning the unconstitutional seizure of power by elements of the Haitian military and consequent violence, and calling on the Attorney General to suspend the forced return of Haitian nationals in the United States during the crisis in Haiti.

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Introduced

10 October 1991

Last action

22 October 1991 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

Sponsors

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]

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Summary

Condemns the unconstitutional military junta in Haiti. Supports the restoration of the legitimately elected government of President Aristide and the peace efforts of the Organization of American States. Calls upon: (1) the Attorney General to temporarily suspend the forced return of Haitian nationals during this crisis; (2) the Coast Guard to begin a coordinated search and rescue at sea operation with respect to Haitians fleeing Haiti; and (3) the Aristide government, upon its restoration, to respect and promote the human rights of all Haitian citizens.

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Timeline

10 October 1991
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
10 October 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 October 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 October 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Source: Committee
21 October 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Source: Committee
22 October 1991
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Source: Committee
22 October 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Source: Committee

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related to ← A concurrent resolution condemning the unconditional seizure of power by elements of the Haitian military and consequent violence, and calling on the Attorney General to suspend temporarily the forced return of Haitian nationals in the United States during the crisis in Haiti.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/220
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