Bill · H.R. 3550· House(119-HR-3550)
No Resettlement Without Representation Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Resettlement Without Representation Act," seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding refugee admission and resettlement. It changes the President's role from making determinations to submitting recommendations for the number of refugees admitted each fiscal year. Under this act, no refugees can be admitted until Congress enacts a joint resolution setting the specific number. Additionally, the bill grants state executives the power to reject refugee resettlement within their states.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7
The bill significantly enhances state power by allowing governors to reject refugee resettlement within their borders.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases transparency by requiring Congressional action and state-level notification for refugee placements.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill creates significant barriers to refugee entry and allows states to prohibit resettlement, directly impacting immigrants.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill creates significant procedural hurdles and allows states to block refugee placement, which complicates the resettlement process.
Does this give the federal government more power?-4
The bill reduces federal authority over refugee admission by transferring decision-making to Congress and individual states.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Congressional Oversight: The bill requires the President to submit a recommendation to Congress rather than making a final determination, which shifts the final decision-making power to the legislative branch (Section 2).
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State Control over Resettlement: State chief executives are given the authority to communicate that their state does not accede to the resettlement of refugees, preventing placement in those states (Section 3).
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Advance Notice for States: The federal government must submit a notice to the chief executive of a State at least 30 days before a refugee is scheduled to be resettled there (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requirement of a Joint Resolution for Admission: No refugees may be admitted in a fiscal year until a joint resolution is enacted by Congress to set the number (Section 2).
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Limitation on Refugee Placement: The federal government may be prohibited from resettling or coordinating the placement of any refugee in a State if the state's chief executive communicates that the state does not accede to the resettlement (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-7Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+7Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House