# 119-sres-287: 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.

119-sres-287, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH); status introduced (as of 2026-07-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-287
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 24
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-04

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (24)

- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-287 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/287)

## Related
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2523)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-287 (as of 2026-07-04).