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Lady Liberty Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-670| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (12)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Lady Liberty Act of 2025 proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically Section 207(a), to introduce a new requirement for refugee admissions. Its primary purpose is to ensure a consistent and substantial intake of refugees into the United States. Starting with fiscal year 2027, the bill mandates a minimum admission of 125,000 refugees annually . This provision is designed to operate independently of the President's usual authority to determine refugee numbers, ensuring that the specified minimum is met each year.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3376
Lady Liberty Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-977
Lady Liberty Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4156
Lady Liberty Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2026
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3376
    Lady Liberty Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-977
    Lady Liberty Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4156
    Lady Liberty Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 8, 2026
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Immigration

Congressional oversightImmigration status and proceduresPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced persons

Lady Liberty Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-670| House 
| Updated: 1/8/2026
The Lady Liberty Act of 2025 proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, specifically Section 207(a), to introduce a new requirement for refugee admissions. Its primary purpose is to ensure a consistent and substantial intake of refugees into the United States. Starting with fiscal year 2027, the bill mandates a minimum admission of 125,000 refugees annually . This provision is designed to operate independently of the President's usual authority to determine refugee numbers, ensuring that the specified minimum is met each year.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3376
Lady Liberty Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-977
Lady Liberty Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4156
Lady Liberty Act of 2023
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 8, 2026
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3376
    Lady Liberty Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-977
    Lady Liberty Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4156
    Lady Liberty Act of 2023


  • January 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 8, 2026
    ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (12)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightImmigration status and proceduresPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRefugees, asylum, displaced persons