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Law· SS. 3180 (96th)open

A bill to repeal a provision of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1980

Amends the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 to repeal the provision providing for the accompanying transfer of appropriations with any transfer of refugee responsibilities from the Federal Emergency Management Administration to other Federal agencies.

Bill· HRH.R. 8047 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for adjustment to refugee admission status of certain Cuban and Haitian nationals presently in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 28 August 1980

Requires the Attorney General to adjust the status of specified numbers of Haitians and Cubans to that of refugees if: (1) the alien makes application within one year of enactment of this Act; and (2) the alien is admissible as an immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applies the provisions of this Act to any alien who: (1) is a native or citizen of Haiti who first arrived unlawfully in the State of Florida on or after January 1, 1972, and before enactment of this Act, or after April 21, 1980, and before enactment of this Act; (2) is or has been within the jurisdiction of office number six of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; (3) is not resettled in any foreign country on the date of enactment of this Act; and (4) on such date does not have a lawful status in the United States or has the status of an alien paroled into the United States as a Cuban/Haitian entrant (status pending). Requires the Attorney General to establish a record of an alien's admission as a refugee as of the date of such adjustment. Provides that aliens granted refugee status under this Act shall be treated for all purposes as aliens admitted as refugees under the Immigration and Nationality Act, including the purpose of providing assistance to States and public and nonprofit agencies for their provision of cash and services to such aliens.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 415 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the United States should provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Somalia in order to help that nation cope with the massive influx of refugees.

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1980

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should provide immediate humanitarian assistance to help Somalia cope with the massive influx of refugees. Urges executive branch officials to call upon other nations to aid the Somali refugees.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 506 (96th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the repatriation to Cuba of certain Cuban refugees who have recently entered the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1980

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government should formulate and implement a plan for the repatriation to Cuba of Cuban refugees who are causing disruption or disturbances in the United States or who wish to return to Cuba; and (2) an appropriate official of the Administration should prepare and transmit to the Senate a report concerning the progress made in formulating and implementing such plan.

Law· HRH.R. 7859 (96th)open

An act to provide general assistance to local educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children, to provide special impact aid to such agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children and Indochinese refugee children, and to provide assistance to State educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee adults.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1980

Cuban and Haitian Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines "Cuban and Haitian refugee adults or children" to mean individuals who are natives of Cuba or Haiti and who were in the United States on or after November 1, 1979. Authorizes lump-sum appropriations for fiscal years 1981-1983 for State educational programs and administrative costs (not exceeding one percent of the total appropriations to the State) under this Act. Provides that such entitlements shall be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are not available. Authorizes up to one percent of the total funds appropriated to all States for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to withhold funds from State educational agencies that fail to meet the requirements of this Act. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in such a situation. Title II: General Assistance for Local Educational Agencies - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for assistance in providing basic education for Cuban and Haitian refugee children. States that such payments shall be $450 for each such child enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires the Secretary to give notice and opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of an application. Title III: Special Impact Assistance for Substantial Increases in Refugee Attendance - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for supplementary public education costs for Cuban and Haitian refugee children in public and private elementary and secondary schools in eligible local educational agencies (based on the number of such children in their jurisdiction). Authorizes: (1) for fiscal year 1981, $750 for each child; (2) for fiscal year 1982, $750 for each new child, and $500 for each child enrolled in 1981; and (3) for fiscal year 1983, $750 for each new child, $500 for a child enrolled in either 1981 or 1982, and $350 for a child enrolled in both 1981 and 1982. Includes within such supplementary services English language instruction, bilingual education, special materials and supplies, additional basic instructional services, and inservice training. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires a State educational agency to give notice and an opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of a local educational agency's application for such funds. Title IV: Adult Education Programs - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State agencies for fiscal years 1982-1983 for adult education programs for Cubans and Haitians aged 16 or over who are not enrolled in elementary or secondary school. Authorizes $300 for each eligible person. States that such funds may be used for: (1) basic adult education; (2) administrative costs; (3) support services, including guidance and employment counseling; and (4) special projects relating to occupational and job skills. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires the Secretary to give notice and opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of an application.

Bill· HRH.R. 7621 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a one-House Congressional veto of Presidential determinations that the number of refugee admissions in a fiscal year should exceed 50,000.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1980

Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a one-House congressional veto of a Presidential determination to exceed the annual 50,000 refugee admission ceiling. Requires such a Presidential determination to be transmitted to both Houses of Congress.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 353 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to designate as refugees those Cubans who have arrived in the United States in the last sixty days.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1980

Calls upon the President to designate as refugees those Cubans who have arrived in the United States in the last 60 days so that State and local governments currently responsible for them can qualify for Federal assistance pursuant to the Refugee Act of 1980.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 96 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling on the President of the United States to proclaim the week of July 21-27, 1980 as "Afghanistan Relief Week", to focus the attention and concern of the American people and the world community on the need to assist the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1980

Requests the President to designate the week of July 21 through July 27, 1980, as "Afghanistan Relief Week."

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 346 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution calling on the President of the United States to proclaim the week of July 21-27, 1980, as "Afghanistan Relief Week," to focus the attention and concern of the American people and the world Community on the need to assist the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1980

Requests the President to designate the week of July 21 through July 27, 1980, as "Afghanistan Relief Week."

Bill· HRH.R. 7425 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Indochina Refugee Children Assistance Act of 1976 to provide for assistance to educational agencies for services provided to Cuban and Haitian refugee children.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1980

Amends the Indochina Refugee Children Assistance Act of 1976 to include Caribbean refugee children within the coverage of such Act. Defines "Caribbean refugee children" as children from alien families who: (1) because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, or political opinion, fled from Cuba or Haiti; (2) cannot return there because of fear of such persecution; (3) are in urgent need of assistance; and (4) are paroled into the United States on or after January 1, 1979.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 339 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the executive and legislative branches of the federal government should strive to enable the thousands of Cuban refugees to be ambassadors for freedom for the benefit of the Western Hemisphere.

United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1980

Calls upon the President to enlist the cooperation of other Western Hemisphere nations in the permanent resettlement of Cuban refugees. Expresses the sense of the House that Congress will provide the necessary funds and authority in this matter.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 586 (96th)passed

A resolution waiving certain points of order against the Conference report on the bill (S. 643) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise the procedures for the admission of refugees, to amend the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 to establish a more uniform basis for the provision of assistance to refugees, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1980

Waives certain points of order against the conference report on S. 643 (Refugee assistance).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 274 (96th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should request the United Nations to establish an international presence in the refugee encampments on the border between Thailand and Kampuchea, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should request the United Nations to establish an international presence in the Khmer refugee camps on the Thailand - Kampuchean (Cambodian) border to promote security and oversee the distribution of food.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 72 (96th)passed

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should request the United Nations to establish an international presence in the refugee encampments on the border between Thailand and Kampuchea, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1980

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should request the United Nations to establish an international presence in the Khmer refugee camps on the Thailand - Kampuchea (Cambodia) border to promote security and oversee the distribution of food.

Bill· SS. 2217 (96th)referred

Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1980

Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for refugees from Afghanistan and Somalia, through the United Nations and other international agencies to the maximum extent possible. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the obligation of funds pursuant to this Act.