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H.R. 5879 (97th)

Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1982

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17 March 1982

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Became Public Law No: 97-363.

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Summary

Refugee Assistance Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1985 for refugee resettlement assistance. Limits State health authority notification requirements to those cases involving refugees with medical conditions affecting the public health. Eliminates: (1) the 60-day work registration grace period for refugee cash assistance; and (2) annual refugee assistance reporting requirements (beginning in FY 1983).

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