Mr. President. today I introduce two billsthe Refugee Adjustment Act of 1975 and the Refugee Reemployment Act of 1975. In essence. both bills are designed to expedite the process of permanently establishing those Vietnamese and other Indochinese refugees who wish to remain in the country. To achieve this humanitarian purpose. the Refugee Reemployment Act would permit any agency of the U.S. Government to employ Indochinese aliens if they were former employees of the U.S. Government in Indochina for a period of not less than 3 years. which is the period required to attain permanent status in the Civil Service. Compensation for employment of the refugees would be derived from appropriated funds. provided the employees were certified by the Civil Service Commission and they had competently performed their duties during the period of their employment with the U.S. Government. The Refugee Adjustment Act would allow any alien who is a native or citizen of Vietnam. Cambodia or Laos and has come to the United States as a political refugee to be reclassified as a permanent resident with the approval of the Attornek General. An aliens family would also be allowed to receive permanent redident status. proVided the family is living with the alien. I ask my colleagues- upport in taking action on this legislation so that we may vlcone the political refugees of Indochina into the United States. and enable those who qualify to resume their service with the U.S. Government. By doing so we will enable them to share Americas heritage of which we. as Americans. are so proud.
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