S. Res. 388 (Introduced in Senate) — Recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement.

(1)

reaffirms our country’s proud history of refugee resettlement;

(2)

recognizes January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban;

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reaffirms the strong bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees;

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underscores the importance of the United States Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for United States global leadership;

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recognizes the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred by current United States policies, leaving many mid-process and more with little hope of anticipated United States entry; and

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calls upon the United States Government—

(A)

to resettle 45,000 refugees in fiscal year 2018;

(B)

to resettle at least 75,000 refugees in fiscal year 2019;

(C)

to uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations; and

(D)

to recommit to offering freedom from oppression and resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs.

Recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement.

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