Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1195, titled "Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the significance of the United States' role in supporting and protecting refugees and displaced persons around the world.

The resolution highlights the importance of providing assistance to refugees and displaced persons who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or other reasons. It acknowledges the challenges and hardships faced by these individuals and calls for the United States to continue its efforts to promote their safety, health, and well-being.

Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to upholding international humanitarian principles and laws that protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons. It emphasizes the need for the United States to work with other countries and international organizations to address the root causes of displacement and to provide support to those in need. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1195 underscores the importance of the United States' leadership in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued efforts to address the global refugee crisis.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1195

Introduced on
2022-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/21/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1195, titled "Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to emphasize the significance of the United States' role in supporting and protecting refugees and displaced persons around the world.

The resolution highlights the importance of providing assistance to refugees and displaced persons who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or other reasons. It acknowledges the challenges and hardships faced by these individuals and calls for the United States to continue its efforts to promote their safety, health, and well-being.

Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to upholding international humanitarian principles and laws that protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons. It emphasizes the need for the United States to work with other countries and international organizations to address the root causes of displacement and to provide support to those in need. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1195 underscores the importance of the United States' leadership in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued efforts to address the global refugee crisis.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Smuggling and trafficking
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/27/2022

This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.


Latest Action11/1/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.