United States · Bill · S
S. 2842 (101st)
Refugee Repayment Act
Introduced
11 July 1990
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Affairs.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Refugee Repayment Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require refugees to repay one-half of the average annual Federal refugee cost. Exempts disabled or elderly refugees from such requirement. Prohibits an alien from being deported or denied naturalization for failure to make such repayment. Grants "special immigrant" status to certain refugees who have made such payments to the Treasury.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 11 July 1990
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/2842
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/s/2842