H.R. 1475 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2011
H.R. 1475 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 12, 2011, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 - Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study regarding the effectiveness of the Office of Refugee Resettlement's domestic refugee resettlement programs. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish as head of the Office an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Refugee and Asylee Resettlement.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. (Jul 11, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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