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.
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Latest Action · June 20, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4183-4184; text: CR S4182-4183)
This Senate resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting refugees and displaced persons both domestically and internationally. The resolution emphasizes that the global displacement crisis has reached historic levels, with more than 117 million displaced people worldwide at the end of 2023, including over 31 million refugees. It highlights the contributions of refugees to American communities, noting that between 2005 and 2019, refugees and asylees contributed an estimated 581 billion dollars in total revenue across all government levels. The resolution calls on the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, and the UN Ambassador to uphold American leadership in humanitarian assistance, meet robust refugee admission goals including the Biden administration's target of 125,000 admissions for fiscal year 2024, and work internationally to address the root causes of forced migration. This is a non-binding expression of Senate sentiment rather than legislation that creates new programs or funding.
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