# 119-hres-378: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.

119-hres-378, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-378
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**A Special Humanitarian Parole program for Cameroonians** would ask the Department of Homeland Security to let Cameroonians fleeing widespread violence enter the U.S. for refuge and resettlement. - Families and refugees: Would create a parole pathway for Cameroonian nationals escaping five simultaneous armed conflicts, giving them a legal route to seek temporary refuge in the U.S. - Children and displaced people: Highlights massive civilian harm, noting schooling disruptions for over 500,000 children and more than 600,000 people internally displaced. - Protection and resettlement: Calls on DHS to use authority under 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)(A) to set up the program and urges the U.S. government to provide resources for comprehensive resettlement support. - Detention and return risks: Flags reports of abuse and serious human rights violations against Cameroonian deportees and urges measures to avoid forcing people back into danger.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4] (D-MD), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-378 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/378)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-378 (as of 2026-09-21).