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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The gist
Non-binding House resolution calling on President Trump to end the refugee admissions freeze and restore asylum protections for people fleeing war and persecution.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: 100,000+ stranded vetted refugees, Afghan allies in Qatar, asylum seekers, resettlement agencies.
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic only. Politically challenges the Trump administration's immigration stance.
What it does
- Urges lifting Executive Order 14163, which indefinitely suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in January 2025.
- Criticizes the 7,500-person FY2026 cap that prioritized Afrikaners (95% of arrivals).
- Calls on agencies to fund United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) work and restore Refugee Act of 1980 protections.
- Demands implementation of the Lautenberg-Specter Program for 15,000 Iranian religious minorities.
Why should I care?
Supporters say America's refugee tradition strengthens national security and that stranded, already-vetted families deserve promised safety. Critics argue current limits protect resources and border security, and that resettlement should stay a presidential decision. Global displacement hit 117 million people in 2025. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.