What This Bill Does
H. Res. 1375 is a House resolution urging the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced people in the U.S. and abroad. It cites World Refugee Day, the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, and recent UNHCR displacement figures to argue for stronger asylum, refugee resettlement, and humanitarian protection. The resolution highlights the effects of the current refugee admissions suspension, the low FY 2026 refugee admissions cap of 7,500, and the need to support refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced communities. Because it is a resolution, it does not create a new benefits program or appropriate money; it is a statement of congressional position.
- Reaffirms U.S. support for refugees and displaced persons in the U.S. and around the world.
- Cites the 1951 Refugee Convention and the principle of non-refoulement.
- Notes the ongoing suspension of refugee admissions under Executive Order 14163.
- Points to the FY 2026 refugee admissions level of 7,500 and the prioritization of Afrikaner resettlement.
- Highlights support for the Lautenberg-Specter Program and Afghan family reunification.
Who This Bill Affects
For a typical American, this resolution would not directly change taxes, benefits, or legal status, because it is a statement of congressional support rather than a law. Its main practical effect would be political: it signals support for restoring or expanding refugee admissions, asylum protections, and humanitarian assistance, including attention to the refugee admissions suspension and the cited 7,500 FY 2026 refugee cap. If enacted as a policy shift later, the biggest direct effects would fall on refugees, asylum seekers, resettlement agencies, and communities that host new arrivals.
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- Refugees and asylum seekers They would see the resolution as backing stronger protection against return to danger, a restoration of refugee admissions, and continued access to humanitarian pathways for people fleeing persecution and war.
- Refugee resettlement agencies and humanitarian groups They are likely to support the measure because it treats resettlement as a lifesaving tool and emphasizes the need for rigorous but functional screening, admissions, and overseas protection efforts.
- Communities and employers in regions that receive newcomers They may favor the resolution because it cites refugees' contributions to the workforce, tax base, and local commerce, and because resettlement can help fill labor needs in critical industries.
- Immigration restriction advocates They may argue the resolution pushes the federal government toward broader admissions and asylum protections without enough emphasis on enforcement, border control, or limits on humanitarian entry.
- People concerned about security screening and administrative capacity They may worry that expanding refugee and asylum commitments could strain vetting systems, housing, schools, and social services even though the resolution says resettlement involves rigorous screening.
- Taxpayers skeptical of foreign assistance spending They may object to increased international humanitarian support and refugee-related assistance on the grounds that federal resources should prioritize domestic needs first.
Key Implications
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“"promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons"”
This is the resolution's core policy stance. It signals congressional support for federal actions that protect refugees abroad and people already in the United States who fled persecution.
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“"Executive Order 14163... indefinitely suspending all refugee admissions"”
The resolution directly criticizes the current admissions suspension. In practical terms, it argues that people already approved for resettlement should be allowed to travel and that future admissions should resume.
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“"the Fiscal Year 2026 Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions at... 7,500 individuals"”
This clause identifies a very low admissions ceiling and frames it as part of the problem. A higher ceiling would matter most for people awaiting resettlement and for agencies that help place them.
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“"The Lautenberg-Specter Program... screen and admit religious minorities"”
The resolution specifically calls out a pathway for persecuted religious minorities from the former Soviet Union and Iran. That affects a narrower set of applicants but can be decisive for those eligible.
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“"refugees and asylum seekers in the United States contributed... $581,000,000,000"”
This is used to argue that refugees and asylum seekers are economically productive once they arrive. The implication is that refugee policy is presented not only as humanitarian policy, but also as an economic one.
Latest Status
June 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.
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