H.R. 6505 (111th): Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2010

Introduced:
Dec 08, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 285 (112th) on Jan 12, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 8, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 08, 2010
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To designate Pakistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Pakistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section.

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Last updated Dec 08, 2010.
6 pages

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12/8/2010--Introduced.
Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2010 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by flooding in Pakistan qualifies Pakistan for designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act pursuant to which its nationals would be eligible for temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Designates Pakistan as a TPS-eligible country for an initial 12-month period. Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since July 22, 2010. Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to give prior consent to such aliens for temporary trips abroad in emergency and extenuating circumstances.

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