The Federal agencies who are responsible for the refugee resettlement program also. as has been stated. generally support the bill. I hope my colleagues in the House will also support H.R. 1452 with the same strong support and wide margins it has enjoyed along its legislative path. The Refugee Act of 1980 established an orderly process for the admission of refugees into this Nation. In addition. the act of 1980 authorized funds to reimburse States for the cost incurred in their providing resettlement assistance to these refugees. and also for certain services such as language training. job training. for the refugees in order that they might assimilate and be engaged in gainful employment. The funding authority for the Refugee Act of 1980 expired in 1983. Since that time the program has been reauthorized and operating under various continuing resolutions. Legislation reauthorizing the Refugee Act of 1980 was introduced in the last Congress in 1983. The Subcommittee on Immigration in the 98th Congress held 3 days of hearings on the bill. reported the bill unanimously to the full Committee on the Judiciary. which also reported the bill unanimously. It passed this body last year by a vote of 300 to 99. Unfortunately. it was never acted upon by the other body before the end of the 98th Congress.
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