Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR258

Introduced
6/20/23  

Caption

A resolution 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.

Impact

If adopted, SR258 reinforces the United States' policies and responsibilities toward refugees as outlined in the Refugee Act of 1980. The resolution stresses the necessity of upholding extensive asylum protections and rejects any restrictive measures that would limit access to safety for those fleeing dire conditions. It highlights the vital role of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program, which not only serves humanitarian interests but also aligns with national security and foreign policy objectives by fostering stability in regions plagued by displacement crises.

Summary

Senate Resolution 258 emphasizes the critical importance of the United States' commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and globally. It acknowledges the grim reality that more than 108 million people are currently displaced due to conflict, persecution, and disaster, marking a record high in documented history. The resolution calls for comprehensive and humane policies to address the challenges posed by forced migration and reflects the bipartisan commitment to support these vulnerable populations.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SR258 may provoke varying opinions given the divisive nature of immigration policies in the current political climate. While many stakeholders advocate for enhanced protections and support for refugees, there are concerns opposing parties may raise regarding the implications of increased refugee admissions and the resources required to adequately support incoming populations. Additionally, some lawmakers may view the resolution as symptomatic of broader immigration reform debates that challenge existing policies on immigration and asylum.

Companion Bills

US HR526

Related 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.

US HR1314

Related 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.

Previously Filed As

US HR526

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.

US SR743

A resolution 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.

US HR1314

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.

US HR357

Responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

US HR554

Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq.

US SR191

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

US HR54

Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.

US SR243

A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.

US SR259

A resolution recognizing the importance of United States-India relations.

US SR688

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

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