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MI HCR0028
Concurrent Resolution
Status
11/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael McCready
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AI Summary
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Urges the President and Congress to comply with the Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 by consulting with state and local governments on refugee placements on at least a quarterly basis.
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Calls for halting further refugee placements until the Federal government implements adequate screening and security checks for refugees from countries with limited criminal or terrorist databases.
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Asserts that the Office of Refugee Resettlement has not consistently met legal requirements to regularly meet with state and local officials regarding refugee resettlement efforts.
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge the President and Congress of the United States to comply with the Refugee Resettlement Act of 1980 and to halt further refugee placements until the Federal government is able to comply with appropriate screening and security checks, and consult with local governments in future placements.
President of the United States
Last Action
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
12/7/2016