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Introduced
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
In Committee
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Lady Liberty Act of 2023, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a minimum number of 125,000 refugees that must be admitted in any fiscal year after 2024, regardless of whether the President makes a determination on the number. This sets a floor for refugee admissions, ensuring a consistent commitment to welcoming a certain number of refugees each year.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Gerry Connolly (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Al Green (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4156/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4156/BILLS-118hr4156ih.pdf |
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