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S. 1941 (102nd)

Refugee Resettlement Reauthoriation Act of 1992

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Introduced

7 November 1991

Last action

2 July 1992 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

Sponsors

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

Subjects

Asylum, Immigration, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Asylum · Immigration · Education

Summary

Refugee Resettlement Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of State to make refugee determinations in instances where the Attorney General can not expeditiously do so. Changes the deadline for annual refugee admission determinations. Replaces the current Office of Refugee Resettlement with an Administration on Refugee and Migration Affairs. Requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with appropriate State, local, and private entities concerned with refugee resettlement. Revises State refugee resettlement administrative and case management provisions. Provides for earlier Federal reimbursement of State cash and medical assistance expenses. Provides flexibility for State use of social services funds. Obligates specified refugee resettlement assistance for schools, hospitals, and employment services in heavily impacted localities. Authorizes a refugee loan program through FY 1994 for social services leading to employment. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1998. Amends the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 to authorize appropriations through FY 1998.

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Timeline

  1. 7 November 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 November 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 June 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 2 July 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 2 July 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-316.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 July 1992

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-316.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 2 July 1992

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    summary · EN · 7 November 1991

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