A Resolution urging the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in consultation and cooperation with the United States Secretary of State and relevant Federal partners, to compile and publicize information on reputable humanitarian, nonprofit and faith-based organizations through which the residents of Pennsylvania may provide assistance for humanitarian relief in Haiti.
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Overview
This resolution urges the Pennsylvania Secretary of State to work with federal partners to compile and share information about reputable humanitarian, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that Pennsylvanians can use to provide assistance to Haiti. It acknowledges the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti and recognizes the connections between Pennsylvania and Haiti, including the Haitian diaspora. The resolution also encourages collaboration between Pennsylvania’s economic development agencies and supports efforts to promote transparency and accountability in addressing the crisis.
Key provisions
- Urges the Pennsylvania Secretary of State to compile and publicize information on aid organizations for Haiti.
- Calls for collaboration with the U.S. Secretary of State and federal partners.
- Recognizes the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and the needs of Haitian residents in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages collaboration between Pennsylvania’s World Trade Centers and economic development agencies.
- Supports the efforts of nonprofit, faith-based, academic, and business communities.
- Requests a review of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.
- Calls for dissemination of timely, accurate resources to families impacted by the crisis.
- Acknowledges the Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act and the need for accountability.
Who is affected
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Haitian community in Pennsylvania
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- Pn 2797 Html
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Benjamin Sanchez
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