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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
3/18/2024, 10:28 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1048
Bill 118 H.Res. 1048, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.
The resolution highlights the ongoing crisis in Cameroon, where violence and instability have forced many Cameroonians to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries, including the United States. It acknowledges the challenges faced by Cameroonian immigrants in the US, who may be at risk of deportation back to a dangerous situation in their home country.
The resolution calls on the Department of Homeland Security to establish a humanitarian parole program specifically for Cameroonians fleeing violence in their country. This program would allow eligible individuals to temporarily remain in the US and receive protection while the situation in Cameroon stabilizes. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 1048 aims to address the humanitarian needs of Cameroonian immigrants in the US and provide them with a safe haven until they can safely return to their home country.
The resolution highlights the ongoing crisis in Cameroon, where violence and instability have forced many Cameroonians to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries, including the United States. It acknowledges the challenges faced by Cameroonian immigrants in the US, who may be at risk of deportation back to a dangerous situation in their home country.
The resolution calls on the Department of Homeland Security to establish a humanitarian parole program specifically for Cameroonians fleeing violence in their country. This program would allow eligible individuals to temporarily remain in the US and receive protection while the situation in Cameroon stabilizes. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 1048 aims to address the humanitarian needs of Cameroonian immigrants in the US and provide them with a safe haven until they can safely return to their home country.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1048
This resolution recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis for Cameroonian migrants who are fleeing violence and human rights violations in their home nation. It calls for the establishment of a special humanitarian parole program for Cameroonian nationals seeking refuge in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1048
Bill HRES 1048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1048 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2024. Bill HRES 1048's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1048
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1048
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1048
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
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