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H.R. 1784

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013

Domestic Refugee Resettlement Reform and Modernization Act of 2013 - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) 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. (Currently, the head of such Office is a Director.)

Revises the refugee grant and contract assistance allocation formula.

Directs the Assistant Secretary to: (1) report to Congress regarding states experiencing departures and arrivals due to secondary migration; and (2) expand the Office's data analysis, collection, and sharing activities to include data on mental and physical medical cases, housing needs, and refugee employment.

Directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide refugee resettlement guidance to appropriate national, state, and local entities.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-14](D-MI)Sponsor
16 cosponsors13 D3 R
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced in House

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