REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL for REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report | Aug 6, 2008 | $5,398 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Mar 11, 2009 | $5,398 | Yes |
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Foreign Relations FOR
HR 6496 Iraqi refugees and Internally displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Security Act of 2008 S. 3177 A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees To support the creation of anew federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi refugees HR 6520 Statelessness-- (A bill to improve policy towards people who are stateless) HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management act of 2008- To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies. H. Res. 426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, adn offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people in Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully.Suporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia. H. Res. 726 regarding violence against women in Darfur, supporting resolution S. 2279/HR 5927 International Violence against women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACOB KURTZER | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R, 2764 Making appropiations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September, 30, 2008 and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for refugees programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement. HR 6496 Iraqi refugees and Internally displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management act of 2008- To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies. H. Res. 426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, adn offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people in Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully.Suporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia. S. 2279/HR 5927 International Violence against women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACOB KURTZER | — |
Immigration IMM
HR 6496 Iraqi refugees and Internally displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Security Act of 2008 HR 2265 To provide special immigrants status for certain iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other purposes. In support of legislation to increase humanitarian response for iraqi refugees S 1651 A bill to assist certain Iraqis who have worked directly with, or are threatened by their association with the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2829 A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain iraqis, and for other purposes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JACOB KURTZER | — |
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