They usually do not have an English language facility. and are largely unfamiliar with our culture and our mores. Despite these tremendous obstacles. Indochinese refugees already have made enormous contributions to their new country. They are productive asd diligent workers. The children are doing well in school. The future is bright for the refugees. However. it is incumbent upon Congress to insure that a responsive network of social services is available to each refugee seeking asylum in this country. Mr. Speaker. at present a "patchwork" of Federal programs provide different types and levels of assistance to refugees. Consequently. a great deal of confusion has hampered the resettlement process. So. there are refugees who are not receiving the benefits of the many services to which they are entitled. and for which they are in need. The Refugee Act. H.R. 2816. will help correct the inequities and loopholes which today impede efficient delivery of social service programs. H.R. 2816 offers a systematic and permanent set of procedures for the administration and resettlement of refugees. It establishes an Office of Refugee Resettlement within the Department of Health. Education. and Welfare to insure that proper attention and resources are focused on the refugees needs. The Office of Refugee Resettlement. starting in fiscal year 1981. has authority to contract for resettlement services with public and private nonprofit agencies. This approach is designed to: Involve State and local governments in the resettlement process. Insure that essential services are made available to refugees. Develop better Federal and State coordination in the disposition of resettlement funds. Improve medical screening procedures. and Expand and intensify language. job training. and other programs which promote adjustment and economic selfsufficiency. H.R. 2816. further. requires detailed reports to the Congress on the effectiveness of the programs. the geographic and employment statistics of refugees. and the activities of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. I urge my colleagues to consider the condition of refugees who turn to this country in desperation. I urge them to support this necessary legislation.*
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that Indochinese refugees do not have English language facility and are unfamiliar with our culture and mores.