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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-775| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2026
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (27)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-258
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-743
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.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-533
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jun 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-258
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-743
    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.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-533
    Submitted in House


  • June 17, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • June 17, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1375: 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.
  • HRES 119-533: 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.
  • SRES 119-287: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-775| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2026
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-258
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-743
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.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-533
Submitted in House
Jun 17, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Jun 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 17, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-258
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-743
    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.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-533
    Submitted in House


  • June 17, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • June 17, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • June 17, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (27)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1375: 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.
  • HRES 119-533: 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.
  • SRES 119-287: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted