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H.R. 1784 (113th)

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013

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Introduced

26 April 2013

Last action

14 June 2013 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Sponsors

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]

Subjects

Asylum, Housing, Immigration

Source updated

12 August 2025

Asylum · Housing · Immigration

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Summary

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a study regarding the effectiveness of the Office of Refugee Resettlement's domestic refugee resettlement programs. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as head of the Office an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Refugee and Asylee Resettlement. (Currently, the head of such Office is a Director.) Revises the refugee grant and contract assistance allocation formula. Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) report to Congress regarding states experiencing departures and arrivals due to secondary migration; and (2) expand the Office's data analysis, collection, and sharing activities to include data on mental and physical medical cases, housing needs, and refugee employment. Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide refugee resettlement guidance to appropriate national, state, and local entities.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Source: Committee

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