Ted Lieu (D-CA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 34 Democratic cosponsors · See all 34 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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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
- Scored +9
Would immigrants be better off under this?
Strongly advocates for the rights, safety, and legal admission of refugees and asylum seekers.
- Scored +8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
Explicitly advocates for the protection and resettlement of LGBTQI+ refugees.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — Strongly advocates for the rights, safety, and legal admission of refugees and asylum seekers. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Explicitly advocates for the protection and resettlement of LGBTQI+ refugees. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Urges the removal of barriers and provision of disability-related services for refugees. Would women be better off under this? — Calls for special protections for women and girls against sexual violence and trafficking. Would children be better off under this? — Specifically reaffirms the importance of education for refugee children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides critical humanitarian aid and resettlement support for the most impoverished displaced people. Would men be better off under this? — Provides safety and resettlement opportunities for displaced men. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Provides pathways for adult refugees to find safety and employment. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Provides protections for elderly displaced persons. Would students be better off under this? — Supports the education of displaced persons and refugee children. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Provides pathways for young refugees to find safety and employment. Would business owners be better off under this? — Increases labor supply in critical industries through refugee resettlement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Calls for the restoration of the Refugee Admissions Program and asylum protections. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Specifically calls to address barriers for refugees with disabilities through accessible infrastructure. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Calls for the protection of religious minorities facing persecution. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Calls for protection of vulnerable populations enduring gender-based violence. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Expressly supports the global resettlement and protection of LGBTQI+ refugees. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Advocates for protections regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Aims to provide safety and livelihoods for displaced persons fleeing conflict. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Focuses on the resettlement of refugees who have been forced from their homes.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this send more money or help to other countries? — Calls for increased humanitarian and development assistance to frontline refugee host countries. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Seeks to restore U.S. leadership in global humanitarian efforts and UN collaboration. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Urges international solidarity and partnership to solve conflicts and displacement crises.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Calls for full due process for noncitizens, including refugees and asylum seekers, before deportation.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text argues that refugees contribute significantly to economic strength and government revenue. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution notes that refugees join the workforce and create new jobs, supporting local commerce.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Calls for promoting the health and well-being of refugees, including those with disabilities.
- 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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