Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis for Cameroonian migrants who are fleeing violence and human rights violations in their home nation. It calls for the establishment of a special humanitarian parole program for Cameroonian nationals seeking refuge in the United States.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 2024

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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2. 1 March 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 March 2024

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · 1 March 2024 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Adriano Espaillat · D · Sponsor
• Glenn Ivey · D · Sponsor
• David Trone · D · Sponsor
• Jamaal Bowman · D · Sponsor
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez · D · Sponsor
• C. Ruppersberger · D · Sponsor
• Emanuel Cleaver · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Alma Adams · D · Cosponsor
• Juan Vargas · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Kathy Castor · D · Cosponsor
• Cori Bush · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
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