Congressional and State Control Over Refugee Admissions
This bill changes how refugees are admitted to the United States. It requires Congress to approve the number of refugees and gives individual states the power to refuse their resettlement within their borders. This means more federal and local government control over immigration policy, potentially affecting the availability of support for refugees in different regions.
Key points
The number of refugees admitted to the U.S. will require Congressional approval, not just a Presidential recommendation.
States will have the right to refuse refugee resettlement within their territory, potentially impacting where refugees are placed.
State authorities will be notified 30 days before refugees are to be resettled in their state.
Status:
Introduced
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