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Guaranteed Refugee Admission: Setting a Minimum Annual Goal of 125,000.

This bill mandates the President to set a minimum annual goal for refugee admissions to the U.S., which must be at least 125,000 individuals. This ensures a consistent and high level of humanitarian commitment from the United States. Furthermore, the law increases transparency by requiring detailed quarterly reports to Congress on admission progress, processing times, and security clearance data.
Key points
Establishes a mandatory minimum annual refugee admission goal of 125,000; if the President fails to issue a determination, the limit defaults to 125,000.
Requires the President to consider global resettlement needs identified by the UN when setting regional admission allocations.
Introduces mandatory quarterly reporting to Congress detailing admission numbers, processing speeds, and progress toward meeting the annual goal.
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Print number: 118_S_3714
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GRACE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3714.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a mandatory minimum annual refugee admission goal of 125,000; if the President fails to issue a determination, the limit defaults to 125,000.
  • Requires the President to consider global resettlement needs identified by the UN when setting regional admission allocations.
  • Introduces mandatory quarterly reporting to Congress detailing admission numbers, processing speeds, and progress toward meeting the annual goal.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Migration