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Governors Island Reinforcement Act of 1994

Introduced: March 23, 1994 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 18, 1994
Executive Comment Received from Justice.
Jun 15, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 7, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy.
Apr 4, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Apr 4, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment.
Apr 4, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 29, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Mar 29, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees.
Mar 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Mar 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 23, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Mar 23, 1994
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Governors Island Reinforcement Act of 1994 - Sets forth trade, assistance, and air transport sanctions against Haiti, and against other nations not cooperating with U.S. or international sanctions. Terminates such sanctions upon the reinstatement of the democratically elected President of Haiti and the military's meeting its obligation under the Governors Island Agreement.

States congressional support for: (1) the return of human rights observers to Haiti; (2) the creation of a multinational border patrol between Haiti and the Dominican Republic; and (3) socioeconomic and peacekeeping assistance to Haiti.

Directs the President to terminate the bilateral migrant interdiction agreement with Haiti.

Provides for the nonrefoulement of Haitians by the United States.

Grants temporary protected status under the Immigration and Nationality Act to qualifying Haitians.

Excludes from U.S. admission, and blocks U.S. assets of, certain Haitians connected with the military or related activities.

What's happening now August 18, 1994

Executive Comment Received from Justice.

 Committees of jurisdiction 11
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Democratic 14 Independent 1