Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons

Federal
US Congress 117th Congress

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [S.295]
A bill to designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/08/2021

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National Office of New Americans Act [S.291]
A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/08/2021

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SECURE Act Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act [S.306]
A bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/08/2021

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Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2021 [HB-759]
To modify the treatment of unaccompanied alien children who are in Federal custody by reason of their immigration status, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2021

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Border Crisis Prevention Act of 2021 [HB-709]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform certain asylum procedures, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2021

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Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country. [HR-64]
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Roadmap to Freedom in order to overhaul the outdated immigration system in the United States that has gone without significant reform for decades, and to relieve the great human impact an unjust system bears on communities around the country.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Border Security, Facilitation, And Operations. on 01/29/2021

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A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations. [SR-22]
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 04/15/2021

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National Office of New Americans Act [HB-572]
To establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2021

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New Way Forward Act [HB-536]
To reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2021

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Safe from the Start Act of 2021 [HB-571]
To improve United States consideration of, and strategic support for, programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence beginning with the onset of humanitarian emergencies, to build the capacity of humanitarian assistance to address the immediate and long-term challenges resulting from such violence, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Introduced In House on 01/28/2021

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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021 [S.50]
A bill to temporarily designate Venezuela under section 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit eligible nationals of Venezuela to be granted temporary protected status.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/26/2021

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Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act [HB-461]
To designate residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2021

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Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2021 [HB-458]
To require investigations and reports regarding individuals who died in the custody of certain Federal authorities, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2021

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No Asylum for Criminals Act of 2021 [HB-398]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of a crime is ineligible for asylum, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/05/2021

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Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act [HB-71]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vern Buchanan Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/01/2021

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Terrorist Deportation Act of 2021 [HB-89]
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate the removal of aliens identified in the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Gaetz Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/01/2021

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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act [HB-116]
To require that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, reconstruction and development, and refugee relief and assistance support the basic human rights of women and women's participation and leadership in these areas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Global Human Rights. on 04/02/2021

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Inter-American Development Bank General Capital Increase Act of 2020 [S.4997]
Requires the President to support and coordinate diplomatic engagement to secure a 10th general capital increase for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and to support the creation of an environmental fund and financing facility at the IDB. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Governor of the IDB to vote in favor an $80 billion increase in the capital stock of the IDB and to subscribe on behalf of the United States to additional shares of this capital stock.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/10/2020

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COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act [HB-8913]
To report data on COVID-19 immigration detention facilities and local correctional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 12/09/2020

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A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front to cease all hostilities, protect the human rights of all Ethiopians, and pursue a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. [SR-798]
This resolution expresses disapproval of the escalation of political tensions between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front into armed conflict, and it urges all parties to the conflict to (1) cease all violence; (2) engage in mediation efforts to end the conflict; and (3) respect, promote, and protect the rights of all people in Ethiopia. Further, it urges relevant U.S. agencies to assist with achieving sustainable peace and to aid democratic transition in Ethiopia.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 12/09/2020

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