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.

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Introduced on June 20, 2023 by Ted Lieu

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Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.
Calls for partnership with the international community to solve conflicts and address the root causes of involuntary migration.
Highlights the significant number of displaced people worldwide, with over 108 million displaced, including more than 35.2 million refugees.
Emphasizes the origins of the majority of the world's refugees from Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, or Venezuela.
Acknowledges the low number of refugees resettled in the U.S. in recent years compared to the goals set.
Recognizes the economic contributions of refugees to the U.S. economy.
Urges the restoration of U.S. asylum protections and the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.
Calls on the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to uphold U.S. leadership in humanitarian assistance and refugee protection.
Supports efforts to protect vulnerable populations, including those facing gender-based violence, human trafficking, and persecution.
Advocates for the inclusion of refugees and displaced populations in policy solutions affecting them.
Encourages the U.S. to meet robust refugee admissions goals and participate actively in the Global Refugee Forum.
Reiterates the U.S. commitment to protect refugees and asylum seekers on World Refugee Day and beyond.

Last updated 8/8/2024