S 2655
Community-based Refugee Reception Act of 2025
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This bill, the Community-based Refugee Reception Act of 2025, aims to expand the U.S.’s capacity to resettle refugees by establishing a new program that relies on community-based groups for initial support. It seeks to complement existing resettlement pathways and encourage broader community engagement with refugees. The bill also directs the State Department to resume refugee admissions processing and establishes a framework for community sponsorship groups to provide crucial initial services like housing and orientation for refugees arriving in the U.S., while ensuring refugees have access to public benefits.
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