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119-sres-287119th Congress

A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

Sponsored By: Senator Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Introduced

Summary

Reaffirming the United States' commitment to protect refugees and asylum seekers. This resolution would urge lifting the indefinite suspension of the Refugee Admissions Program, restore asylum protections, and strengthen U.S. leadership on the global displacement crisis.

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  • Refugees and asylum seekers: Would call on the President to lift the suspension of refugee admissions, noting more than 100,000 conditionally approved refugees remain stranded and that U.S. resettlement rose from 11,411 in FY2021 to 100,034 in FY2024.
  • Host countries and international partners: Would push renewed U.S. support for the UN Refugee Agency and frontline host countries, highlighting that about 73% of refugees live in low- and middle-income countries and fewer than 1% of refugees are ever resettled.
  • Vulnerable populations and U.S. communities: Would emphasize protections for women, girls, LGBTQI+ refugees, and people with disabilities, and would reaffirm resettlement as a tool while encouraging cooperation with resettlement groups, businesses, faith organizations, and community sponsors.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

NH • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/18/2025

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 7/23/2025

Roll Call Votes

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