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H.R. 3726 (101st)

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 November 1989

Last action

13 February 1990 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

3 June 2026

Asylum · Immigration

Summary

Refugee Guaranteed Loan Act - Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) establish a Federal loan guarantee program to encourage private lenders and organizations to provide loans to eligible refugees; and (2) provide direct Federal loans to certain eligible refugees who do not have access to such program. Limits individual loans to $8,500. Requires eligible refugees to participate in such program or be sponsored by a U.S. citizen. Makes a refugee admitted into the United States under such loan program ineligible for one year for: (1) food stamps; (2) aid to families with dependent children; (3) federally-assisted refugee assistance; and (4) supplemental security income under the Social Security Act.

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Timeline

  1. 17 November 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 December 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 February 1990

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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