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States' Consent for Refugee Resettlement: New Rules

This bill introduces a significant change to the refugee resettlement process in the United States. Under the new rules, refugees cannot be resettled in a state if its Governor objects. This means state authorities will have greater influence over decisions regarding refugee acceptance within their borders, potentially impacting local communities and resource availability.
Key points
State Governors gain veto power over refugee resettlement within their state.
Lack of Governor's consent will prevent refugee resettlement in that state.
This change may affect refugee distribution across the U.S. and local migration policies.
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Additional Information
States Have A Say Act
Print number: HR 3500
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-25