A resolution 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.

United States119th CongressSRES-775Senate
Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Summary

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons globally, coinciding with World Refugee Day and the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. It acknowledges the staggering global displacement crisis, with over 117 million people forced from their homes, and notes that the majority of refugees are hosted in low- and middle-income countries. The resolution emphasizes the United States' historical role in welcoming the oppressed, its legal obligations under domestic and international law regarding asylum and non-refoulement, and the significant economic and cultural contributions of refugees. It highlights that resettlement is a vital component of a comprehensive strategy to address refugee crises, enhance regional stability, and bolster U.S. national security. The Senate expresses concern over the current administration's actions, including the indefinite suspension of the United States Refugee Admissions Program , record-low refugee admissions, and politically motivated resettlement priorities. It notes the failure to implement programs like Lautenberg-Specter and significant cuts to foreign assistance, which have left tens of thousands of approved refugees stranded. Therefore, the resolution calls for the establishment of comprehensive, fair, and humane policies to address forced migration challenges. It urges President Trump to immediately lift the suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program and fully restore refugee resettlement to the United States. Furthermore, it directs key cabinet secretaries and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to uphold U.S. international leadership, increase support for humanitarian efforts, address root causes of migration, and meet robust refugee admissions goals.

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)

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  2. Submitted in Senate

  3. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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