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.
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.
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.
Display TitleReaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.