Without objection. it is so ordered. The amendment (UP No. 1159). as modified. is as follows: Add the following new section at the appropriate place in the bill: SEC. . (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law. those Cubans who have arrived In the United States between January 1. 1980 and June 16. 1980 shall be considered refugees for the sole purpose of permitting State and local governments currently responsible for these individuals to qualify for Federal assistance pursuant to the Refugee Act of 1980. This provision is intended to provide relief to State and local authorities which are bearing the disproportionate share of the costs of these individuals. This provision shall not be construed as conferring refugee status nor shall the provision be construed as granting permanent resident status. Assistance provided to State and local governments under the provision shall be limited to reimbursement for services currently being provided. (b) The President is directed to report to Congress by July 1. 1980 on whether Cubans and Faitians arriving in the United States after the effective date of the Refugee Act of 1980 shall be designated as having refugee status under the provisions of that Act. The President shall also report to Congress on the estimated costs to local. State and Federal governments over the next five years for the care. maintenance. and resettlement of Cubans and Haitians admitted since the effective date of the Refugee Act of 1980. The Presidents report shall also include proposals for the Federal government to assume a greater share of these costs.
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