Bill · H.Res. 1375· House(119-HRES-1375)
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.
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 34 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1375 is a resolution that reaffirms the commitment of the United States to support the safety and well-being of refugees and displaced persons globally and domestically. It calls for the restoration of the United States Refugee Admissions Program and the rejection of bans that limit asylum protections. The resolution highlights the global displacement crisis and argues that welcoming refugees supports national security and economic strength. It specifically asks President Trump to lift the suspension of refugee admissions. Additionally, it urges various government secretaries and the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to lead humanitarian efforts and support vulnerable populations.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would immigrants be better off under this?+9
Strongly advocates for the rights, safety, and legal admission of refugees and asylum seekers.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
Explicitly advocates for the protection and resettlement of LGBTQI+ refugees.
Would women be better off under this?+7
Calls for special protections for women and girls against sexual violence and trafficking.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Asylum Protections: By rejecting harmful bans and restrictions, the resolution aims to ensure refugees have access to due process and protections at the U.S. border (Resolved section 4).
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Support for Vulnerable Groups: The resolution calls for increased leadership in protecting people facing gender-based violence, torture, human trafficking, genocide, and persecution of religious minorities (Resolved section 7A).
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Aid for Disabled Refugees: It seeks to address barriers for refugees with disabilities by ensuring they have access to social protection schemes and accessible infrastructure (Resolved section 7H).
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Economic Contributions: The text notes that refugees contribute to the economic strength of communities by joining the workforce, paying taxes, and supporting local commerce (Whereas section).
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Support for Host Countries: The resolution calls for increased humanitarian and development assistance to frontline countries that host the majority of the world's refugees (Resolved section 7D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Lack of Enforceable Mandates: Because this is a resolution "calling upon" officials and "reaffirming" commitments rather than a law with mandates, it may not provide immediate legal relief to the more than 100,000 refugees currently stranded (Resolved sections 6 and 7).
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Political Tension: The resolution explicitly labels the prioritization of Afrikaners from South Africa as a "politically motivated and unjust decision," which could create political friction regarding how resettlement priorities are determined (Whereas section).
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+9Good For L G B T Q Community+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Women+7Good For Children+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Men+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+7Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Religious Freedom+6Improves Gender Equality+5Improves L G B T Q Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+6Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 6/18/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 34 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-533: 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.
- 119-SRES-287: 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.
- 119-SRES-775: 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.
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Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Christian MenefeeDemocrat · Texas
Analilia MejiaDemocrat · New Jersey
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey