H.R.417 - Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2009

To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To provide for professional exchanges with Haiti, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Latest Action Jan 09, 2009Referred to the House Committee on F... Related Bills (0) & Issues (11)
1/9/2009--Introduced.Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2009 - 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 Haiti
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1/9/2009--Introduced.Next Steps for Haiti Act of 2009 - 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. Directs the Secretary of State to implement a student loan forgiveness program for Program participants.

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03/01/10
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response

Related legislation includes PL 111-117, PL 111-126, HR 144, HR 264, HR 417. HR 1567, HR 3077, HR 4206, HR 4577, HR 4616, S. 2949, S. 2961, and S. 2978. . Date of Report: February 19, 2010 Number of Pages: 62 Order Number: R41023 ...

Source: International Humanitarian Policy
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02/21/10
Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response

Related legislation includes PL 111-117, PL 111-126, HR 144, HR 264, HR 417. HR 1567, HR 3077, HR 4206, H.Con.Res. 17, H.Con.Res. 165, and S. 2949. Date of Report: February 2, 2010 Number of Pages: 60 Order Number: R41023 Price: $29.95.

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02/09/10
International Humanitarian Policy: Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and ...

Related legislation includes P.L. 111-117, P.L. 111-126, H.R. 144, H.R. 264, H.R. 417. H.R. 1567, H.R. 3077, H.R. 4206, H.Con.Res. 17, H.Con.Res. 165, and S. 2949. Date of Report: January 26, 2010. Number of Pages: 54 ...

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