That the House of Representatives—
reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of millions of refugees, including the education of refugee children and displaced persons who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom;
recognizes those individuals who have risked their lives working, either individually or for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to provide lifesaving assistance and protection for people displaced around the world;
underscores the importance of the United States refugee resettlement program as a critical tool for the United States Government to strengthen national and regional security and encourage international solidarity with host countries;
calls upon the Secretary of State and United States Ambassador to the United Nations to—
continue providing robust funding for refugee protection overseas and resettlement in the United States;
uphold the United States international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance, and restore its leadership role in the protection of vulnerable refugee populations that endure sexual violence, human trafficking, persecution and violence against religious minorities, forced conscription, genocide, and exploitation;
work in partnership with the international community to find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning;
continue supporting the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and to advance the work of nongovernmental organizations to protect refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs;
continue to alleviate pressures on frontline refugee host countries that absorb the majority of the world’s refugees through humanitarian and development support; and
respond to the global refugee crisis by meeting robust refugee admissions goals; and
reaffirms the goals of “World Refugee Day” and reiterates the strong commitment to protect the millions of refugees who live without material, social, or legal protections.