HR 4073
109th Congress
House
Immigration
Admission of nonimmigrants
Aliens
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
International Affairs
Pakistan
Refugees
Residence requirements
Right to travel
South Asia
Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2005
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Oct 26, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9106)
Oct 18, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 18, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Pakistani Temporary Protected Status Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by the earthquake 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 (for an initial 12-month period).
Sets forth related TPS eligibility requirements, including continuous U.S. presence since October 8, 2005.
Requires the Secretary to give prior consent to such aliens for temporary trips abroad in emergency and extenuating circumstances.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Committees of jurisdiction
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