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H.R. 5283 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010

H.R. 5283 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010, became law — introduced on May 12, 2010, sponsored by Jeff Fortenberry with 18 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
May 12, 2010
Co-sponsors
18
Policy area
Immigration
Public law
Public Law 111-293

What it does

Help Haitian Adoptees Immediately to Integrate Act of 2010 or Help HAITI Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to adjust to permanent resident status an alien who: (1) was granted parole admission into the United States pursuant to the humanitarian parole policy for certain Haitian orphans announced on January 18, 2010, and suspended as to new applications on April 15, 2010; (2) is physically presen…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Help HAITI Act of 2010

Sponsor

Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 13 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 12, 2010
  • Passed the HouseJul 20, 2010
  • Passed the SenateAug 4, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2010
  • Became lawDec 9, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-293. (Dec 9, 2010)

Other Immigration bills in the 111th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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