Congress·In Progress·H.R. 670

Lady Liberty Act of 2025

House Democrats' Lady Liberty Act Would Set 125,000 Minimum for Annual Refugee Admissions

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The Lady Liberty Act of 2025 is currently sitting in the House Committee on the Judiciary. Nothing has happened with this bill since January 2026, which means it has been stalled for about five months. The bill must receive a vote or further action from the committee to move forward.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 4156 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4156 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would require the U.S. to admit at least 125,000 refugees each year starting after 2026.
It would take away the President’s ability to set refugee admissions below 125,000, even if the President wants to.
In real life, that could mean more refugee families are allowed to resettle in the U.S., which affects local schools, housing, and support programs.
Supporters may say it restores America’s role in helping people fleeing danger; critics may worry about costs and how fast communities can absorb newcomers.

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Jan 8, 2026House

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.

Jan 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Related News

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Politico·Feb 25, 2025

Judge blocks Trump's executive order suspending refugee admissions to the U.S.

As a federal judge blocks the administration's refugee ban, Democrats are pushing the Lady Liberty Act to codify refugee caps into law, removing the president's power to set admissions below 125,000 and establishing a permanent floor for the program.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Lady Liberty Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 670

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionASSUMING 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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