S. 2949 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act
S. 2949 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2010, sponsored by Max Baucus with 4 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
- Jan 25, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 111-127
What it does
Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake Act - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to increase the funding cap under the U.S. Repatriation Program to $25 million for FY2010 for temporary assistance to U.S. citizens (and their dependents) returning from foreign countries in the event of destitution, illness, war, threat of war, invasion, or similar crisis.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Max Baucus (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2010
- Passed the SenateJan 25, 2010
- Passed the HouseJan 26, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJan 27, 2010
- Became lawJan 27, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-127. (Jan 27, 2010)
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