legislation: 106-s-1713
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| 106-s-1713 | 106 | s | 1713 | S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act | Immigration | 1999-10-08 | 1999-10-21 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338. | Senate | Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] | MI | R | A000355 | 1 | S Visa and Refugee Assistance Authorization Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that in light of increased alien smuggling into the United States, the Attorney General should increase the use of providing nonimmigrant status for aliens assisting in criminal or security investigations ("S" visa) in alien smuggling operations. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend the "S" visa period of admissions. Authorizes appropriations for refugee assistance. | 2025-08-20T14:16:52Z |