Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR526

Introduced
6/20/23  

Caption

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 enacted, HR526 would bolster support for existing refugee resettlement programs and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to efficient asylum processes, countering recent policies that may restrict these protections. The resolution outlines a proactive role for the U.S. in collaboration with international entities to address the root causes of forced migration, support host countries, and ensure robust admissions goals for refugees. This engagement is framed as essential not only for humanitarian purposes but also for enhancing U.S. national security and promoting regional stability.

Summary

House Resolution 526 reaffirms the importance of the United States in promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and globally. The resolution acknowledges the growing global displacement crisis, highlighting the record number of individuals forced from their homes due to conflict, persecution, and humanitarian crises. Emphasizing the need for comprehensive and humane policies, the resolution aims to ensure that the U.S. continues to fulfill its legal and moral obligations to protect vulnerable populations seeking refuge.

Contention

While the resolution has garnered bipartisan support, there are underlying tensions regarding the scope and execution of U.S. refugee policies. Critics may argue that existing vulnerabilities in the system need to be addressed before increasing admissions or commitments. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the restoration of protections that had been limited, which may lead to further debates about immigration policy, national security, and public safety. Overall, HR526 serves as a commitment to uphold ethical standards in how the U.S. engages with global refugee challenges amidst varying political perspectives on immigration.

Companion Bills

US SR258

Related 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

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 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 SR258

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 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 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 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 HR1192

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 countering 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.

US SCR185

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

US SR178

Denouncing Russia's Actions Causing A Humanitarian Crisis In Ukraine And Urging The United States Congress To Take Concrete Action To Support Ukrainian Refugees And To Increase The Refugee Limits For The United States And Increase Funding Related To Those Efforts.

US HCR135

Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for Syria.

US HR361

Supporting the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.

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