A 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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 258

119th Congress

A 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Josh Hawley

Senator

Republican

MO

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with other countries to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. It aims to address the root causes of people being forced to flee their homes and prevent new conflicts from starting.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2148)

SponsorJosh Hawley (R-MO)

Introduced6/2/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2148)

ChamberSenate

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A 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.

This resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with other countries to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. It aims to address the root causes of people being forced to flee their homes and prevent ne

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This resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with other countries to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. It aims to address the root causes of people being forced to flee their homes and prevent new conflicts from starting.

Bill Number: 258
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2148)
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: A 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.
Bill Number: 258
Sponsor: Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2148)
Introduced: 6/2/2025
Summary: This resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with other countries to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. It aims to address the root causes of people being forced to flee their homes and prevent new conflicts from starting.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with other countries to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers around the world. It aims to address the root causes of people being forced to flee their homes and prevent new conflicts from starting.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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, and the U.S. Ambassador 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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to safeguarding the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers
Directs the State Department, Homeland Security, and U.S. ambassador to the UN to partner with the international community to resolve existing conflicts and prevent new ones
Focuses on tackling the underlying reasons why people become refugees, not just responding to the immediate crisis

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would affect refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons around the world by calling on the U.S. government to take a more active role in addressing the global refugee crisis. If enacted, it could lead to increased diplomatic efforts, humanitarian aid, and conflict resolution initiatives to help protect vulnerable populations forced to flee their homes.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

258, 119th Congress (2025). "A 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-258