To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 20, 1995

Requires the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to use development assistance for FY 1995 through 1998 for grants to nongovernmental organizations that have established programs under which Haitian Americans would help people in Haiti meet needs for trained manpower in recovering from destruction caused by the military coup of December 1991 and assist in the reconstruction of Haiti since the return of President Aristide. Directs the Administrator to ensure that such activities are similar to Peace Corps activities. Requires the Director of the Peace Corps to provide training to program participants. Provides for the reimbursement of training costs through the grants.

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Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D–NY

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Feb 3, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere.
Jan 20, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 20, 1995
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 1995
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.617, 104th Congress: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/617

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-01-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr617/BILLS-104hr617ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.617, 104th Congress: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/617

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-01-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr617/BILLS-104hr617ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.617, 104th Congress: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/617

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-01-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr617/BILLS-104hr617ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.617, 104th Congress: To provide for a program established by a nongovernmental organization under which Haitian Americans would help the people of Haiti recover from the destruction caused by the coup of December 1991.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/617

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-01-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr617/BILLS-104hr617ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.R.617 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.