Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR533

Introduced
6/23/25  

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

The resolution emphasizes the need to restore asylum protections in accordance with the Refugee Act of 1980, condemning any measures that limit refugees' access to protection and due process. Additionally, it advocates for lifting the indefinite suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which has been criticized for leaving many vulnerable refugees stranded. By affirming the significance of international cooperation and assistance, HR533 indirectly aims to change the current landscape of U.S. immigration policy towards a more inclusive approach that aligns with humanitarian principles.

Summary

HR533 is a resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons both domestically and globally. The bill acknowledges the increasing global refugee crisis, which has resulted in unprecedented numbers of displaced individuals due to conflicts, persecution, and humanitarian disasters. The resolution calls for comprehensive, fair, and humane policies to address the challenges faced by refugees, highlighting the crucial role of the United States in providing support and leadership in refugee admissions and protection.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding HR533 center on the political implications related to the policies of the previous administration, particularly regarding the restrictions placed on refugee admissions and the selective resettlement of specific groups. Critics argue that such selective practices may continue to expose vulnerable populations to significant risks of persecution. The resolution calls for accountability among U.S. leaders to ensure adherence to humanitarian responsibilities, thereby promoting a national dialogue on immigration reform and the proper treatment of refugees amidst geopolitical tensions.

Companion Bills

US SR287

Same As 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.

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 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 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 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 HCR135

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

US HR1525

Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States.

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 HR192

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States condemns the Russian Government's gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and supports the efforts of international organizations to help people displaced by war and conflict.

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