H.R. 5283 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010
H.R. 5283 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010, became law — introduced on May 12, 2010, sponsored by Jeff Fortenberry with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 12, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 111-293
What it does
Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who: (1) was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010; (2) is physically presen…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Help HAITI Act of 2010
Sponsor
Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 20, 2010
- Passed the SenateAug 4, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2010
- Became lawDec 9, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-293. (Dec 9, 2010)
Other Immigration bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1127: To extend certain immigration programs.
- H.J.Res. 26: Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
- H.R. 6080: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending…
- S. 1376: International Adoption Simplification Act
- S. 1338: A bill to require the accreditation of English language training programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1136: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009
- H.R. 1751: American Dream Act
- H.R. 1868: Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
- H.R. 1934: American Job and Seasonal Business Preservation Act
- H.R. 2709: Reuniting Families Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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