Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1988

Summary

Refugee Resettlement Extension Act of 1988 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend authorization of appropriations for refugee assistance through FY 1991. Provides for: (1) consolidation of related State administrative procedures; and (2) Federal, State, and local consultation. Transfers responsibility for initial placement policy from the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to the United States Coordinator for Refugee Affairs. Requires the Director to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding a modified refugee assistance program.

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Timeline

1. 29 June 1988

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 June 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 July 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 9 August 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 885.

   Source: Calendars

5. 9 August 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 100-469.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 August 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 100-469.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 August 1988

  Open at official source

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 June 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

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

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