Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
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Overview
This House Resolution expresses the importance of the United States supporting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced people worldwide. It highlights the current scale of displacement, referencing millions of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons, and notes ongoing challenges like resettlement bans and limited access to protection. The resolution calls for restoring the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and reaffirming the country’s commitment to international humanitarian efforts and refugee protection.
Key provisions
- Reaffirms the importance of supporting refugees and displaced persons globally.
- Recognizes the current scale of displacement, with over 123 million displaced people worldwide.
- Calls for the restoration of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
- Urges the President to lift the indefinite suspension of refugee admissions.
- Calls upon the Secretary of State to uphold U.S. leadership in refugee protection and humanitarian assistance.
- Encourages partnerships with the UNHCR and other organizations to address displacement crises.
- Reiterates the commitment to the Refugee Act of 1980 and asylum protections.
- Calls for increased funding for international and domestic refugee assistance programs.
Who is affected
- Refugees
- Displaced Persons
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Host Countries
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