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Bill· HRH.R. 3422 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1987
Provides for the processing of current and former Cuban political prisoners as refugees for U.S. entry regardless of the length of such imprisonment. Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to Cuban nationals without regard to: (1) a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to the refusual to accept the return of nationals; (2) the visa application site; or (3) the date of departure from Cuba for persons applying for visas outside Cuba.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 61 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1987
Declares that the Congress calls on the Government of Vietnam to: (1) permit the resumption of the processing under the Orderly Departure Program for Vietnam of applicants approved for resettlement in the United States; (2) permit the departure of certain prisoners, Amerasian children, and other persons of special humanitarian concern to the United States; and (3) work with the U.S. Government to resolve all humanitarian issues which divide the United States and Vietnam.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 252 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 April 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal aid for refugee assistance programs should not be reduced.
Bill· SS. 1075 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1987
Provides for the processing of current and former Cuban political prisoners as refugees for U.S. entry regardless of the length of such imprisonment. Provides for the issuance of immigrant visas to Cuban nationals without regard to: (1) a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to the refusual to accept the return of nationals; (2) the visa application site; or (3) the date of departure from Cuba for persons applying for visas outside Cuba.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 116 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 April 1987
Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal aid for refugee assistance programs should not be reduced.
Bill· HRH.R. 1940 (100th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 April 1987
Indochinese Refugee Resettlement and Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a specific time period in which the President must consult with the Congress regarding emergency refugee admissions. States that the Secretary of State shall have sole authority to admit certain South Asian refugees. Prohibits denial of refugee status to aliens who are otherwise eligible for immigrant classification. Allocates a specified number of FY 1988 through 1990 refugee admissions for: (1) East Asians; and (2) the Orderly Departure Program (from Vietnam). Expresses the sense of the Congress that under the leadership of the United States renewed efforts should be made to settle Indochinese refugees who have lived in camps for at least three years. Allocates specified numbers of FY 1988 through 1990 East Asian entries for: (1) persons who have lived in refugee camps for at least three years; and (2) other camp residents. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allocate specified amounts from FY 1988 and 1989 authorizations for education, economic, and military training border projects in Thailand. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the international community should increase efforts to protect Indochinese refugee camps in Thailand from cross-border attacks, and that international personnel should be present on a 24-hour-a-day basis at camp "Site 2" in Thailand.
Bill· SS. 814 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1987
Indochinese Refugee Resettlement and Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a specific time period in which the President must consult with the Congress regarding emergency refugee admissions. States that the Secretary of State shall have sole authority to admit certain South Asian refugees. Prohibits denial of refugee status to aliens who are otherwise eligible for immigrant classification. Allocates a specified number of FY 1988 through 1990 refugee admissions for: (1) East Asians; and (2) the Orderly Departure Program (from Vietnam). Expresses the sense of the Congress that under the leadership of the United States renewed efforts should be made to settle Indochinese refugees who have lived in camps for at least three years. Allocates specified numbers of FY 1988 through 1990 East Asian entries for: (1) persons who have lived in refugee camps for at least three years; and (2) other camp residents. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allocate specified amounts from FY 1988 and 1989 authorizations for education, economic, and military training border projects in Thailand. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the international community should increase efforts to protect Indochinese refugee camps in Thailand from cross-border attacks, and that international personnel should be present on a 24-hour-a-day basis at camp "Site 2" in Thailand.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 33 (100th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 January 1987
Calls upon the President to grant asylum in the United States to individuals who do not want to serve in the armed forces of South Africa because of the policy of apartheid.