Mr. Chairman. section 13 of the State Department Authorization Act would increase from $10 million to $25 million the amount of funds which may be made available from foreign assistance appropriations by Presidential determination for refugee assistance. The committee report on H.R. 7500 indicates that this amendment to the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 is needed. and I quote from the reportBecause of the growing number of worldwide refugee situations. the rising costs of assistance which have eroded the quantity and quality of relief that can be provided within the present $10 million limitation and to provide greater administration flexibility in meeting new. emergency situations. Mr. Chairman. with regard to this section of H.R. 7500. I would greatly appreciate having the benefit of your knowledge and expertise on these important matters. and clarification of the intent of the committee and the nature of the State Departments Intended use of a larger portion of foreign assistance funds for refugee assistance. Specifically. I would like to know whether It is the intent of the committee or of the State Department to use the authority contained in section 13 of the State Department authorization bill for the provision of either continued or increased assistance to the Southeast Asian refugees presently in the United States?
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