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.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers. The resolution calls upon the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to partner with the international community to solve existing conflicts, prevent new conflicts from emerging, and tackle the root causes of involuntary migration.

Bill 118 HRES 526, also known as the "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," is a piece of legislation that emphasizes the United States' commitment to supporting refugees and displaced persons both domestically and internationally.

The bill highlights the importance of promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, recognizing the challenges they face and the need for continued support and assistance. It reaffirms the United States' role in providing humanitarian aid and protection to those in need, and calls for increased efforts to address the root causes of displacement and support sustainable solutions for refugees and displaced persons.

The legislation also emphasizes the importance of upholding international laws and agreements related to refugees and displaced persons, and calls for the United States to work with other countries and organizations to address the global refugee crisis. It stresses the need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting refugees and displaced persons, and highlights the importance of collaboration and cooperation in addressing their needs. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 526 underscores the United States' commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued efforts to support and protect those in need both at home and abroad.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 526

Introduced on
2023-06-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/20/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers. The resolution calls upon the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to partner with the international community to solve existing conflicts, prevent new conflicts from emerging, and tackle the root causes of involuntary migration.

Bill 118 HRES 526, also known as the "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," is a piece of legislation that emphasizes the United States' commitment to supporting refugees and displaced persons both domestically and internationally.

The bill highlights the importance of promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, recognizing the challenges they face and the need for continued support and assistance. It reaffirms the United States' role in providing humanitarian aid and protection to those in need, and calls for increased efforts to address the root causes of displacement and support sustainable solutions for refugees and displaced persons.

The legislation also emphasizes the importance of upholding international laws and agreements related to refugees and displaced persons, and calls for the United States to work with other countries and organizations to address the global refugee crisis. It stresses the need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting refugees and displaced persons, and highlights the importance of collaboration and cooperation in addressing their needs. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 526 underscores the United States' commitment to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons, and calls for continued efforts to support and protect those in need both at home and abroad.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming 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.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary10/6/2023

This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers. The resolution calls upon the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Ambassador to the Uni...


Latest Action6/20/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi...