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Refugee Support: US Reaffirms Humanitarian Commitments and Protection

This resolution emphasizes that the United States should continue to support refugees and displaced persons worldwide. This means striving for more just and humane migration policies, and ensuring the safety and health of those fleeing conflict. For US citizens, this resolution reaffirms the country's commitment to humanitarian aid and human rights protection, which may influence foreign policy and support programs.
Key points
The US reaffirms its commitment to protecting refugees and asylum seekers, including children, from war and persecution.
The resolution calls for the full restoration of asylum protections in the US, rejecting restrictions on access to asylum at the border.
It highlights the importance of the US Refugee Resettlement Program as a tool to strengthen national security and international solidarity.
It calls for increasing refugee admissions and active participation in global efforts to protect them.
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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.
Print number: HRES 526
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-06-20