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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1375| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (34)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution reaffirms the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons worldwide, coinciding with World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. It highlights the severe global displacement crisis, with over 117 million people forcibly displaced, including 41.6 million refugees, and notes that most refugees are hosted in low- and middle-income countries. The resolution emphasizes that welcoming oppressed people is a core tenet of the United States, which is legally obligated to maintain a humane international asylum system under the Refugee Act of 1980 and the principle of non-refoulement . It recognizes the significant economic and cultural contributions of refugees and immigrants to American communities. However, the resolution expresses concern over recent policies, including the indefinite suspension of the United States Refugee Admissions Program and a record-low refugee admissions quota, which have left tens of thousands of approved refugees stranded. It criticizes these actions as politically motivated and inconsistent with the Constitution, treaty obligations, and established international human rights norms. The House of Representatives therefore calls for the full restoration of asylum protections, the lifting of the refugee admissions suspension, and increased support for international humanitarian efforts. It urges the administration to strengthen its leadership role in responding to displacement crises, address root causes of migration, and meet robust refugee admissions goals to protect vulnerable populations globally.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-526
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1314
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.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-287
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 18, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-526
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1314
    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.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-287
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 18, 2026
    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.

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1375| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This resolution reaffirms the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons worldwide, coinciding with World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. It highlights the severe global displacement crisis, with over 117 million people forcibly displaced, including 41.6 million refugees, and notes that most refugees are hosted in low- and middle-income countries. The resolution emphasizes that welcoming oppressed people is a core tenet of the United States, which is legally obligated to maintain a humane international asylum system under the Refugee Act of 1980 and the principle of non-refoulement . It recognizes the significant economic and cultural contributions of refugees and immigrants to American communities. However, the resolution expresses concern over recent policies, including the indefinite suspension of the United States Refugee Admissions Program and a record-low refugee admissions quota, which have left tens of thousands of approved refugees stranded. It criticizes these actions as politically motivated and inconsistent with the Constitution, treaty obligations, and established international human rights norms. The House of Representatives therefore calls for the full restoration of asylum protections, the lifting of the refugee admissions suspension, and increased support for international humanitarian efforts. It urges the administration to strengthen its leadership role in responding to displacement crises, address root causes of migration, and meet robust refugee admissions goals to protect vulnerable populations globally.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-526
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1314
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.
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-287
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Submitted in House
Jun 18, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-526
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1314
    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.


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-287
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • June 18, 2026
    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.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (34)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Analilia Mejia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted