Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1985

Summary

Refugee Assistance Extension Act of 1985 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations for refugee assistance. Requires an agency receiving initial resettlement grants to: (1) provide quarterly performance and finance reports; (2) notify local welfare offices when a refugee is offered employment; (3) notify, upon request, local welfare offices of any cash assistance provided directly by such agency to a refugee; (4) assure that refugees with medical conditions affecting the public health report to the appropriate health agency in their resettlement area; and (5) fulfill its responsibility to provide the basic needs of each refugee. Requires the Federal agency administering the program of initial resettlement to establish criteria for the performance of agencies receiving such grants. Provides cash and medical assistance for refugees who would otherwise be eligible for aid to families with dependent children or medical assistance under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Terminates refugee cash assistance for three months for refusal to accept employment (six months for subsequent refusals). Prohibits: (1) such cash or medical assistance grants from being given as block or consolidated grants; or (2) the Director from delegating grant review or approval authority to the States or their political subdivisions. Permits per capita grants to be made available to States if requested and used for demonstration projects. Directs the Attorney General to pay compensation to States and counties for costs incurred in incarcerating certain Cuban nationals who were allowed U.S. entry in 1980 and who were subsequently convicted of violating State or county law.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 June 1985

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.

   Source: Calendars

4. 13 June 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 June 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 October 1985

   Floor

   By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 99-154.

   Source: Floor

7. 8 October 1985

   Committee

   By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 99-154.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 June 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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