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- H.R.651
H.R.651: Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2013
- 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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration And Border Security.
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| Feb. 19, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) |