HR 6255
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Caribbean area
Economic development
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Exchange of persons programs
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Haiti
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Technical assistance
Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2008
Introduced: June 12, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 12, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Director of Foreign Assistance, in consultation with the government of Haiti and Haitian civil society organizations, to establish the Haiti Professional Exchange Program whose purpose shall be to assign qualified Haitian Americans and others to provide technical assistance to help Haiti improve in areas vital to its growth and development, including education, energy, environment, health care, infrastructure, security, transportation, and disaster preparedness.
Requires that the Director establish an outreach program to encourage Exchange Program participation.
Sets forth Program provisions.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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