HR 1519 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

Kosovar Albanian Refugee Humanitarian Assistance Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-04-21· Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.(1999-04-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Kosovar Albanian Refugee Humanitarian Assistance Act of 1999 - Directs the President to provide humanitarian assistance for Kosovar Albanian refugees. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the President to use ships and aircraft of the armed forces (including private ships and aircraft contracted by such forces) for the transportation of Kosovar Albanian refugees. Directs the President to establish a fund for private contributions for the relief and recovery effort in the Balkan region. Directs the President to exercise specified authority under the Immigration and nationality Act to admit to the United States up to 100,000 Kosovar Albanian refugees. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of State to establish a program to assist Kosovar Albanian refugees.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans