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- H.R.60
H.R.60: Tsunamis Temporary Protected Status Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Tsunamis Temporary Protected Status Act of 2005 - Requires Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Somalia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Maldives, Tanzania, Seychelles, Bangladesh, and Kenya to be treated as if such countries had been designated for purposes of the temporary protected status (TPS) provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Establishes a one-year period of initial TPS designation. Makes aliens who are nationals of such nations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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| Jan. 4, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |