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PA HR400

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the PA Secretary of the Commonwealth to work with the U.S. Secretary of State to compile and publicize a list of reputable humanitarian, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations for Pennsylvania residents to donate to Haiti relief efforts

  • Recognizes Haiti's severe humanitarian crisis, citing UN December 2025 data showing over 4.2 million people in acute need due to violence, displacement, and food insecurity

  • Encourages collaboration between the PA Department of State, World Trade Centers, and economic development agencies to identify opportunities for Pennsylvania businesses to support Haitian communities through ethical partnerships

  • Urges federal authorities to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians currently residing in the United States given ongoing crisis conditions

  • Affirms support for Pennsylvania's Haitian and Haitian-American community members and Pennsylvanians living in Haiti, calling for dissemination of resources to help families access humanitarian support

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations1/26/2026

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