Contact Congress about S. 3535: GRACE Act

The U.S. would have to plan for at least 125,000 refugee admissions each year. The government would also have to report more often on admissions, delays, regions, and security checks.

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GRACE Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on S. 3535: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects refugees who hope to resettle in the United States, the agencies that process them, and the groups that help them after arrival. It could also affect local communities and private sponsors that help refugees with early support. Congress and the public would get more regular data about how the refugee system is working.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it would stop the yearly refugee goal from falling below 125,000. That could change how many people fleeing danger can rebuild their lives in the United States. It would also give agencies a steadier target for planning staff and resources. The reporting rules could show where delays happen, but the real effect would depend on how future Presidents and agencies carry out the law.

Key provisions in S. 3535

• The President would have to set a refugee admission goal of at least 125,000 each year. The President could set a higher number for humanitarian reasons or the national interest.
• The President would also have to set a separate number for refugees admitted through community or private sponsorship. In those programs, sponsors help with early reception and placement.
• If the President misses the yearly deadline, the refugee goal would not drop to zero. The automatic goal would be 125,000 for that fiscal year.
• Federal refugee officials would have to treat the yearly number as a goal to meet. That includes the President's number, the 125,000 default, and any emergency numbers.
• When setting the yearly number, the President would have to look at the latest United Nations estimate of global refugee resettlement needs.

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What is S. 3535?

The U.S. would have to plan for at least 125,000 refugee admissions each year. The government would also have to report more often on admissions, delays, regions, and security checks.

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