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.

This resolution says the House believes Cameroonian immigrants are in danger because of ongoing violence and instability in Cameroon. It urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to set up a humanitarian parole program so Cameroonians fleeing this crisis can come to the United States safely. It was introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat on May 5, 2025, in the 119th Congress .

In plain terms, Congress is asking DHS to create a special entry pathway for people escaping the violence in Cameroon. This could help families at risk find temporary safety in the U.S., but DHS would still need to act to make it happen .

• Who is affected: Cameroonian immigrants and people fleeing violence in Cameroon
• What it does: Expresses the House’s support and calls on DHS to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians
• When: Introduced May 5, 2025 (119th Congress)
• Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat