June 18, 2026
Mr. Lieu (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Omar, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. García of Illinois, Ms. Ansari, Ms. Norton, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Pocan, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Barragán, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Menefee, Ms. McClellan, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Balint, Mr. Amo, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Ms. McCollum, Mrs. Ramirez, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Ms. Chu, Ms. Jayapal, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Mejia, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Leger Fernandez, and Mr. Carter of Louisiana) submitted the following resolution; which was 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
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.
- (1) recognizes the urgency to establish and follow comprehensive, fair, and humane policies to address forced migration and refugee challenges;
- (2) reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of millions of refugees and asylum seekers, including the education of refugee children and displaced persons fleeing war, persecution, or torture in search of protection, peace, hope, and freedom;
- (3) recognizes the many individuals who have risked their lives working, either individually or on behalf of nongovernmental organizations or international agencies, such as UNHCR, to provide lifesaving assistance and protection for people around the world who have been displaced from their homes;