The CARE Act of 2025 would give states and local governments the power to opt out of federal refugee resettlement programs. Under current law, the federal government places refugees nationwide as part of its resettlement process. This bill would prohibit refugees from being resettled in any state where the governor or state legislature formally disapproves, or in any locality where the local chief executive or legislature formally objects. The legislation essentially allows states and municipalities to block refugee arrivals within their borders by taking official action to reject participation in the program. The bill does not specify any funding amounts or implementation timelines, but would fundamentally change how the federal refugee resettlement system operates by requiring community-level consent before placement.
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