GRACE Act
House Democrats' GRACE Act Would Set 125,000 Minimum for Annual Refugee Admissions
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Would require the President to set a yearly refugee admissions number, with a floor of 125,000 refugees (not counting any extra admitted through private/community sponsors).
- If the President does not set a yearly number before the fiscal year starts, the bill automatically sets the refugee admissions level at 125,000 for that year.
- Adds a separate pathway for refugees to come through community or private sponsors who provide initial help like housing setup and other early resettlement support.
- Requires quarterly public reports showing how many refugees were admitted so far, progress toward the yearly goal, and admissions by world region.
- If admissions fall behind pace (under 25% of the yearly goal after a quarter), the President must explain why and submit a plan to catch up, including steps to speed processing.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articles
Philadelphia officials urge support for refugees amid reports of impending 'ban'
Philadelphia officials and resettlement organizations urged support for the GRACE Act, which would set a permanent goal for refugees welcomed to the U.S. each year. The bill aims to curb the executive branch's sweeping power to set the annual refugee ceiling.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, others encourage U.S. to rebuild refugee resettlement
Rep. Ilhan Omar voiced support for the GRACE Act, which would set a minimum number of refugees the United States must resettle every year, as part of a broader effort to rebuild the resettlement infrastructure devastated by previous policy cuts.
Mandy Patinkin puts his heart into his work
Actor Mandy Patinkin is urging Americans to support the GRACE Act, legislation introduced to set an annual refugee admission floor and ensure the U.S. remains a safe haven for those fleeing war and persecution.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
GRACE Act
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