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 resolution reaffirms the United States’ commitment to supporting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and internationally. It highlights the ongoing challenges faced by refugees worldwide, including limited resettlement opportunities and protracted displacement situations. The resolution calls for the restoration of the US Refugee Admissions Program and increased support for the UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations, emphasizing the importance of upholding international law and providing refuge to those fleeing persecution and violence.

Key provisions

Reaffirms the US commitment to refugee and displaced person well-being.
Calls for the restoration of the US Refugee Admissions Program.
Urges the President to lift the indefinite suspension of refugee admissions.
Calls upon the Secretary of State to strengthen international leadership in refugee protection.
Requests increased support for the UNHCR and relevant NGOs.
Reiterates the importance of upholding the Refugee Act of 1980.
Encourages increased funding for international and domestic refugee assistance.
Calls for the inclusion of refugees in policy-making processes.

Who is affected

Refugees
Displaced Persons
UNHCR
Nongovernmental Organizations
Host Countries

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Jun 18, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jun 18, 2026House

Jun 18, 2026

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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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