To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the notification of appropriate elected officials prior to the placement of refugees in a State.
The CALL Act would require federal officials to notify elected representatives before placing refugees in a state or congressional district. Specifically, the bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to mandate that the government inform U.S. Senators, House members, and relevant state legislators before refugees are resettled in their areas. The legislation does not provide new funding or establish specific timelines for the notification process. This bill affects refugee resettlement operations and gives local elected officials advance notice of placements in their jurisdictions.
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