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

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

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.

Bill 117 H.Res. 490, 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 importance of the United States' role in supporting and protecting refugees and displaced persons around the world.

The resolution highlights the global refugee crisis and the significant number of individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and other forms of violence. It acknowledges the United States' historical leadership in providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued support for these vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding international laws and agreements that protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons, including the 1951 Refugee Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also calls for increased funding for humanitarian assistance programs and efforts to address the root causes of displacement. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 490 reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued support and action to address the ongoing global refugee crisis.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 490

Introduced on
2021-06-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2021

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.

Bill 117 H.Res. 490, 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 importance of the United States' role in supporting and protecting refugees and displaced persons around the world.

The resolution highlights the global refugee crisis and the significant number of individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and other forms of violence. It acknowledges the United States' historical leadership in providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued support for these vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding international laws and agreements that protect the rights of refugees and displaced persons, including the 1951 Refugee Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also calls for increased funding for humanitarian assistance programs and efforts to address the root causes of displacement. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 490 reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued support and action to address the ongoing 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 Summary11/12/2021

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.


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