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Reaffirming US Commitment to Refugee Safety, Health, and Asylum Protections.

The Senate reaffirms the US commitment to the safety and well-being of refugees globally and domestically, calling for comprehensive, humane migration policies. The resolution urges the administration to increase refugee admissions and fully restore asylum protections at the border. It emphasizes that refugees are a net economic benefit to the nation, contributing significantly through taxes and labor.
Key points
Increase Refugee Admissions: Calls for meeting robust refugee admissions goals, potentially boosting local workforces and cultural diversity.
Restore Asylum Protections: Demands the rejection of restrictions that limit refugees' access to due process and asylum protections at the US border.
Economic Contribution: Highlights that refugees contribute significantly to the national economy, paying taxes and filling critical labor shortages.
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Print number: 118_SRES_258
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-06-20