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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
Summary of Bill HRES 490
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 490
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 490
Bill HRES 490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HRES 490 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2021. Bill HRES 490's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 490
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
116Democrat Cosponsors
116Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 490
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 490
Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.
Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.
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