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Lady Liberty Act: Minimum Refugee Admissions Floor Starting 2025

This bill establishes a permanent minimum number of refugees who must be admitted to the United States in any fiscal year, starting from 2025. This means that even if the President does not determine a specific number, the minimum admission floor cannot be less than 125,000 people. This change aims to ensure a more stable and predictable refugee admission policy, potentially impacting the cultural and demographic diversity of local communities.
Key points
Establishes a mandatory minimum refugee admission level of 125,000 people annually, starting in fiscal year 2025.
This floor is binding and cannot be lowered, regardless of whether the President makes any determination on the number of admissions.
Amends Section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Print number: 118_HR_4156
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lady Liberty Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4156.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a mandatory minimum refugee admission level of 125,000 people annually, starting in fiscal year 2025.
  • This floor is binding and cannot be lowered, regardless of whether the President makes any determination on the number of admissions.
  • Amends Section 207(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Migration