legislation: 96-s-2217
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| 96-s-2217 | 96 | s | 2217 | Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act | International Affairs | 1980-01-24 | 1980-01-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | Special Afghanistan and Somalian Refugee Relief Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance for refugees from Afghanistan and Somalia, through the United Nations and other international agencies to the maximum extent possible. Directs the President to report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the obligation of funds pursuant to this Act. | 2025-09-02T13:56:42Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2217 |