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- H.R.6460
H.R.6460: Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Sept. 20, 2012
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to work with the heads of other relevant federal agencies to conduct a review of refugee processing with the goal of streamlining processing, consistent with maintaining security. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to establish overseas refugee English language and work orientation training programs prior to the departure for the United States of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
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| Sept. 20, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) |