H.Res. 1375 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jun 18, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryReaffirming U.S. support for refugees and displaced persons
This is a resolution that reaffirms the United States' commitment to protecting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers both in the U.S. and around the world. It calls on the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations to work with other countries to resolve existing conflicts, prevent new conflicts, and address the root causes that force people to leave their homes.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't directly change any laws or create new programs. Instead, it expresses a commitment and calls on federal agencies to coordinate internationally on refugee issues. If you're a refugee or asylum seeker, this reflects the stated U.S. position on your protection and well-being, though the resolution itself doesn't create new benefits or requirements.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 18, 2026)
This resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to protect the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers. The resolution calls upon the Department of State, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations to partner with the international community to solve existing conflicts, prevent new conflicts from emerging, and tackle the root causes of involuntary migration.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1375
RESOLUTION
Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 18, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”