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HR 533ih: Promoting Refugee Protection[Direct Link](https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hres533ih)
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill (HR 533ih) aimed at promoting the safety, health, and well-being of millions of refugees and asylum seekers.
“The bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of millions of refugees and asylum seekers is clear.”
Key Provisions
- Promoting Comprehensive Refugee Protection Policies
- Affirming Bipartisan Commitment to Refugee Support
- Addressing Forced Migration and Refugee Challenges
The bill aims to address the root causes of involuntary migration, promote international solidarity with host countries, and alleviate pressures on frontline refugee-host countries.
“To strengthen national and regional security; and to encourage international solidarity with host countries.” — HR 533ih
International Leadership Role
- Upholding the United States’ international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance.
- Strengthening its leadership role in protecting vulnerable refugee populations that endure gender-based violence, torture, human trafficking, persecution, and violence against religious minorities, forced conscription, genocide, and exploitation.
The bill also calls upon the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the United States Ambassador to the United Nations to work in partnership with the international community to find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from emerging.
“To continue supporting the efforts of the UNHCR and advance the work of non-governmental organizations to protect refugees and asylum seekers regardless of their country of origin, race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs.” — HR 533ih
Disability Rights and Inclusion
- Addressing barriers faced by refugees with disabilities by ensuring accessible infrastructure and social protection schemes.
- Redefining the goals of “World Refugee Day” to prioritize refugee inclusion and well-being.
The bill emphasizes the importance of including refugees and displaced populations in creating and achieving policy solutions that affect them.
Adopting Robust Refugee Admissions Goals
- Meting robust refugee admissions goals to respond to the global refugee crisis.
- Implementing the United States’ pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum held in Geneva in December 2023 to expand refugee protection.
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