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A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement.

USA115th CongressSRES-388| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2018
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reaffirms: (1) the proud U.S. history of refugee resettlement, and (2) the strong bipartisan commitment to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees. Recognizes: (1) January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban; and (2) the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred by current U.S. policies. Underscores the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership. Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) resettle 45,000 refugees in FY2018 and at least 75,000 refugees in FY2019, (2) uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations, and (3) recommit to offering freedom from oppression and to resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs.
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Jan 30, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S585-586)
  • January 30, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S585-586)

Immigration

Commemorative events and holidaysForeign aid and international reliefImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligion

A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement.

USA115th CongressSRES-388| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2018
Reaffirms: (1) the proud U.S. history of refugee resettlement, and (2) the strong bipartisan commitment to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees. Recognizes: (1) January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban; and (2) the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred by current U.S. policies. Underscores the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership. Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) resettle 45,000 refugees in FY2018 and at least 75,000 refugees in FY2019, (2) uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations, and (3) recommit to offering freedom from oppression and to resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S585-586)
  • January 30, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S585-586)
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (10)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysForeign aid and international reliefImmigration status and proceduresInternational organizations and cooperationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsReligion