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Last activity — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Lady Liberty Act of 2025," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It seeks to establish a specific minimum number of refugees that can be admitted to the United States. This change would take effect for any fiscal year occurring after fiscal year 2026. The bill mandates that the number of admitted refugees cannot fall below 125,000. This requirement applies regardless of any determinations made by the President.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill creates a guaranteed minimum admission floor of 125,000 refugees per year, regardless of presidential discretion.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill facilitates a predictable pathway for refugees by mandating a minimum annual admission floor of 125,000.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill limits presidential discretion by mandating a minimum number of refugee admissions regardless of executive determination.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Guaranteed refugee admission floor: The bill establishes that the number of refugees admitted will not be less than 125,000 in any fiscal year after 2026. This provides a predictable minimum number for refugee admission (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of presidential discretion: The bill amends the law so that the minimum number of refugees must be met "without regard to whether or not the President makes any determination." This limits the President's ability to determine the number of refugees admitted (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill creates a guaranteed minimum admission floor of 125,000 refugees per year, regardless of presidential discretion. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides a structured pathway for refugees, who often enter the country looking for economic opportunity. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased refugee admissions often lead to growth in urban centers where resettlement services are concentrated.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill facilitates a predictable pathway for refugees by mandating a minimum annual admission floor of 125,000. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By ensuring a minimum number of refugees are admitted, the bill provides more opportunities for displaced persons to access economic stability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill limits presidential discretion by mandating a minimum number of refugee admissions regardless of executive determination.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill functions as a form of humanitarian aid by guaranteeing space for refugees from other countries.
- 1/8/2026
- ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 670, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Raúl GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida