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DemocratBill · S. 3535· Senate(119-S-3535)

GRACE Act

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
12/17/2025
Last activity
12/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "GRACE Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act regarding refugee admissions. It requires the President to set a minimum annual goal for refugees, which shall not be fewer than 125,000 unless otherwise determined. The legislation also establishes a system for community or private sponsorship for refugee reception and placement. It mandates that the President consider global resettlement needs identified by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees when determining regional allocations. Additionally, the bill requires quarterly public reports on admissions and detailed reports on processing activities.

Yes

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+7

    The bill creates a higher floor for annual refugee admissions and introduces community sponsorship options to aid resettlement.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The bill requires the President to publish quarterly public reports on refugee admissions and regional allocations on a public website.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+5

    The bill establishes a guaranteed minimum of 125,000 annual refugee admissions to provide more stable pathways for resettlement.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-1

    The bill mandates enhanced security checks that include screening applicant data against social media to investigate national security concerns.