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Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Introduced: July 15, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Jul 16, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)
Jul 15, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 15, 2008
Introduced in House
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Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.

Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq (including internally displaced persons) and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified humanitarian assistance.

Directs the Secretary to make every effort to ensure that the humanitarian needs of vulnerable populations (including internally displaced persons) in Iraq and Iraqi refugees in neighboring countries are met.

Authorizes appropriations to Jordan for humanitarian assistance to Iraqi refugees and to provide the necessary infrastructure to support both the needs of Iraqi refugees and the Jordanian people. Requires that related fund monitoring mechanisms be established.

Increases refugee admission limitations for the purpose of admitting Iraqi citizens or nationals who became refugees on or after March 19, 2003.

Directs the Secretary, by a specified date and subject to the availability of appropriations, to have increased by 100% the number of federal personnel in Iraq and in other appropriate countries who are conducting security reviews of Iraqi refugee applicants.

Directs the Secretary to work with the international community to provide: (1) financial assistance to vulnerable populations in Iraq (including internally displaced persons) and to Iraqi refugees in neighboring countries; and (2) technical and financial assistance to international organizations in order to process refugees.

Defines "vulnerable populations in Iraq."

What's happening now July 16, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3541 Related bill Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 15, 2008
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Jul 15, 2008
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 15, 2008
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 15, 2008
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jul 15, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6496: Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6496/
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"H.R. 6496: Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6496/.
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H.R. 6496, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6496/.
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