Commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, and the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is critical to the survival of the program.

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Congressional Summary of HRES 902

This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' commitment to abide by domestic and international legal obligations to protect refugees and to recognize the importance of the refugee resettlement program as a function of U.S. global leadership. Further, it calls upon the U.S. government to (1) provide funding for refugee protection and resettlement, (2) work with the international community to find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning, and (3) ensure the U.S. refugee resettlement program is equipped to protect and support refugees.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 902

Bill HRES 902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HRES 902 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HRES 902's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 902

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 902

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Foreign aid and international relief

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 902

Commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, and the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is critical to the survival of the program.