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S. 1248 (101st)

Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1989

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Introduced

22 June 1989

Last action

22 June 1989 · Introduced

Status

Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration

Source updated

26 August 2025

Asylum · Immigration

Summary

Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1989 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance through FY 1992. Requires: (1) the President to present his annual refugee admissions recommendations to the Congress by June 1; and (2) such recommendations to include any changes in budget authority due to refugee admissions changes. Provides for: (1) consolidation of related State and administrative procedures; and (2) Federal, State, and local consultation. Requires the Coordinator for Refugee Affairs to submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting such coordinated refugee resettlement efforts. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting resettlement of Vietnamese Amerasians and certain Vietnamese refugees. Requires the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to report to the appropriate congressional committees respecting the potential viability of a refugee cash and medical assistance program. Provides for the: (1) implementation of private sector funding for specified refugees; and (2) establishment of related admissions and sponsorship guidelines.

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Timeline

  1. 22 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 22 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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