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H.R. 1626 (101st)

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act

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Introduced

23 March 1989

Last action

3 April 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

26 August 2025

Asylum · Immigration

Summary

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act - Directs the Secretary of State to establish a guaranteed loan program (modeled on the higher education student loan program) for specified refugees and other admissible persons. Authorizes visa and passport fee increases to fund such program. Authorizes program appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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