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This resolution urges the federal government to reinstate the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), a program that allows refugees facing persecution to be admitted to the United States after a comprehensive screening process. The resolution provides context about an executive order issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025, which suspended the USRAP, citing concerns about public safety, national security, and potential challenges with refugee assimilation. The resolution argues that these concerns are unfounded, noting that refugees are the most thoroughly screened individuals entering the country and have historically become valuable community members. It highlights that despite legal challenges to the executive order, the program remains largely suspended, and the first reporting deadline has passed without indication of policy change. The resolution calls for the federal government to reinstate the USRAP and reaffirm the United States' commitment to protecting vulnerable populations, emphasizing the country's historical acceptance of over three million refugees since 1975. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the President, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of State.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0132