REFUGEES related term(s) Immigration

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5447 [21JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5671 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5378 [21JN]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S1221 [26FE], S6872, S6873, S6876, S6879 [11OC], H9600 [27NO]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Centers Force Migrant Children To Take Drugs—Lawsuit, H5441 [21JN]

We Must Cease the Inhumane Practice of Separating Families Apprehended on the Border, H5641 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Burma: condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO] (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit operation of unlicensed temporary emergency shelters for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 3798), S7926 [19DE] (see H.R. 7360), H10510 [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend temporary protected status for nationals of certain countries and grant such status to nationals of Guatemala (see H.R. 6325), H6041 [10JY]

——— oppose detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldean Christians (see H. Res. 824), H3209 [12AP]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 6136), H5284 [19JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (see H. Res. 953), H5361 [20JN]

——— terminate granting of temporary protected status to aliens and provide for adjustment of status for former temporary protected status holders (see H.R. 4750), H131 [10JA]

——— transmit documents on border security policies, procedures, and activities relative to Border Patrol interdiction of families between ports of entry (see H. Res. 1005), H6588 [19JY]

——— use alternatives to detention for certain vulnerable immigrant populations (see H.R. 6692), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy on administration policy regarding the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5898), H4284 [21MY]

——— report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H4979 [7JN]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on instances of sexual assault in refugee camps (see H.R. 4950), H901 [6FE]

——— take certain actions to end corruption in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 5501), H3209 [12AP]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 3111), S4343 [21JN]

——— making appropriations (see S. 3108), S4343 [21JN]

Human rights: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN] (see H.R. 6181), H5505 [21JN]

——— amend laws realtive to extension of a foreign state’s designation for purposes of temporary protected status (see H.R. 5496), H3209 [12AP]

——— assist certain Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants with resettlement in the U.S. (see H.R. 6667), H7750 [10AU]

——— clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6134), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN] (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families including an individual with a developmental disability at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6232), H5748 [26JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN] (see H.R. 6195), H5580 [22JN]

——— maintain custody of adults charged with illegal entry with their children while charges are pending and authorize construction of facilities to hold families during legal proceedings (see H.R. 6173), H5505 [21JN]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 4944), H901 [6FE]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H131 [10JA]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1542 [13MR] (see H. Res. 952, 954), H5361 [20JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (see H. Res. 961), H5647 [25JN]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY] (see H.R. 6183), H5505 [21JN] (see H.R. 6236), H5814 [27JN] (see H.R. 6304), H5986 [3JY] (see H.R. 6594), H7722 [26JY]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

——— set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level and operate U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in good faith (see H. Res. 1073), H8738 [20SE]

——— strengthen border security by authorizing construction of a wall, improving technology, securing ports of entry, hiring more agents, using National Guard support, and penalizing illegal immigration (see H.R. 6415), H6557 [18JY]

——— strengthen refugee resettlement support programs (see H.R. 7401), H10609 [2JA]

——— temporarily restrict the removal of alien parents separated from their children (see H.R. 6326), H6041 [10JY]

Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 1117), H9419 [5OC]

Laos: condemn human rights violations against Hmong ChaoFa indigenous people (see H. Res. 992), H6174 [12JY]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA] (see H.R. 5072), H1220 [20FE]

U.N.: establish U.S. policy relative to contributions to U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6451), H6588 [19JY]

——— redirect U.S. funding from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to other entities providing assistance to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon (see S. 3425), S6059 [6SE]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

Women: provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10169 [12DE]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

Letters

Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5482 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5482 [21JN]

No Assistance for Assad Act: Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3472 [24AP]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H3472 [24AP]

President Trump impeachment: Representative McCollum, E106 [29JA]

Securing America’s Future Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5424 [21JN]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5424 [21JN]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5765 [27JN]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), H5433 [21JN]

Remarks in House

Aurora, CO: tribute to Global Fest, E1066 [25JY]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (H. Res. 1169), H10142 [12DE], E1664 [13DE]

Burma: call for release from prison of Reuters (news service) journalists reporting on ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and human rights violations, H1251 [26FE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population, H8110 [12SE]

——— condemn ethnic cleansing of Rohingya population and call for end to attacks in, and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to, the state of Rakhine (H. Con. Res. 90), H3573 [25AP]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10061–H10065 [11DE], E1703 [20DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population, H5293 [20JN]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 4223), H3573 [25AP]

Centro Mater (organization): anniversary, H3989 [16MY]

Climate: effects of climate change, H6567 [19JY]

Cuba: anniversary of downing of Brothers to the Rescue (organization) aircraft by Cuban fighter jets, H1130 [14FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H3881 [9MY], H9579 [27NO], H9753, H9756 [30NO]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), H5376, H5377, H5450–H5488, H5504 [21JN], H5510, H5573–H5576 [22JN], H5761, H5762, H5764 [27JN], H5970 [28JN], H6489 [18JY], E883 [21JN], E933 [27JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5438–H5447 [21JN]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), motion to recommit, H5765 [27JN]

Dept. of State: refugee resettlement agencies funding, H10115 [12DE]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (H.R. 2408), H1479 [8MR], E1385 [9OC]

——— enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10547, H10548 [21DE]

Facts About Cuban Exiles (FACE) (organization): tribute to honorees, H3587 [26AP]

Immigration: allow certain foreign nationals in the U.S. who are in temporary protected status to be adjusted to legal permanent resident status, H5374 [21JN]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted annually (S. 1720), H5966 [28JN]

——— historical analysis of U.S. immigration policy, H5358–H5360 [20JN]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, H5765 [27JN], H6487–H6493 [18JY], H6577 [19JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (H.R. 6135), H5274, H5275, H5277 [19JN], H5424, H5441, H5442, H5491 [21JN], H5638 [25JN], H5670 [26JN], H6125, H6126 [12JY], H6573, H6574 [19JY], H7712 [26JY], E1080, E1085 [26JY]

——— reform, H76–H78 [9JA], H163 [11JA], H480 [18JA], H632 [29JA], H906, H971 [7FE], H1134 [14FE], H3403 [18AP], H5820 [28JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA], H1204–H1207 [15FE], H4743 [5JN], H5196 [14JN], H5380–H5438, H5504 [21JN], E883 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 774), H3352 [17AP], H3515 [25AP], H3578 [26AP], H3792 [8MY], H5377 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 952)—table (H. Res. 961), H5668–H5673 [26JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (H. Res. 954), H5370–H5380 [21JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), motion to recommit, H5436, H5437 [21JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally, H5760, H5762 [27JN], H7803 [4SE]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (H.R. 6236), H5763 [27JN], H7691 [26JY], E1080 [26JY]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1355 [5MR], H2030 [22MR]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6017–H6019 [10JY], E1037 [19JY]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), E141 [6FE], E1030 [18JY]

——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9600–H9604 [27NO], E1606 [6DE]

O’Callaghan, Kathie: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1468 [26OC]

Syria: condemn passage of law that could allow government to seize property of displaced Syrians, H6476 [18JY]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3470–H3474 [24AP], H5969 [28JN], E537 [25AP], E568 [27AP]

——— U.S. policy, E369 [26MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to use of chemical agents on unarmed asylum seekers, E1575 [29NO]

——— impeachment, H10033 [11DE]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 621), H1135 [14FE], E106 [29JA]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2646), H755–H757 [5FE]

World Refugee Day: observance, H5293 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (S. Res. 376), S489–S492 [24JA], S2304 [19AP], S5884 [23AU]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S2305 [19AP], S5884 [23AU], S6335 [26SE]

——— release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5884, S5911 [23AU]

Climate: impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on national security, S5055 [18JY]

Connecticut: tribute to refugee support agencies and constituents for efforts to assist refugees, S4269 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA], S257, S258 [17JA], S338 [19JA]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (S. 2192), S53, S56–S59 [8JA]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), S7524 [12DE]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), unanimous-consent request, S5328 [25JY]

——— address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (S. 3093), S4267, S4293 [20JN], S4319–S4324, S4331–S4333 [21JN], S4355 [25JN], S4395 [26JN], S4928 [12JY], S5097 [19JY], S5329, S5330 [25JY]

——— eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, limit President’s discretion in setting number of refugees admitted, reduce family-sponsored immigrants, and create a new classification for parents of adult U.S. citizens, S941 [14FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (S. 3036), S3926 [13JN], S3963 [18JN], S4026, S4028 [19JN], S4267, S4269, S4294 [20JN], S4320 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4464 [27JN]

——— limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (S. 3091), S5047 [18JY]

——— reform, S159–S161 [11JA], S287 [18JA], S4388 [26JN], S4464, S4467, S4501 [27JN], S4691 [28JN], S5329–S5332 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S7027–S7029 [15NO]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (S. 3227), unanimous-consent request, S5045 [18JY]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 2275), S24 [3JA], S1753–S1755 [15MR]

Lloyd, Scott: call for removal as Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement Director relative to actions and policies on women’s reproductive health, S1702–S1704 [14MR], S1786 [19MR]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria (H.R. 390), S6876–S6879 [11OC]

South Sudan: human rights violations, S5825 [22AU]

Supreme Court: decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1334 [5MR], S1575 [8MR]

——— U.S. policy, S7892 [19DE]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S511 [25JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4025 [19JN], S4275 [20JN], S5556–S5558 [1AU], S7844 [19DE]

Vermont State Housing Authority: anniversary, S1784 [19MR]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4025 [19JN], S4269, S4270, S4275 [20JN]

Reports filed

Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2060), S907 [13FE]

Condemn Violence and Abuses Against Rohingya Refugees and Journalists in Burma, Commend Bangladesh for Acceptance of Refugees and Relief Efforts, and Support Safe Repatriation Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1875 [21MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 952) (H. Rept. 115–770), H5361 [20JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 954) (H. Rept. 115–772), H5361 [20JN]

Consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 953) (H. Rept. 115–771), H5361 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmittal of Documents on Border Security Policies and Activities Relative to Interdiction of Families Between Ports of Entry: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 1005) (H. Rept. 115–877), H7720 [26JY]

Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3108) (S. Rept. 115–282), S4343 [21JN]

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1580), S5422 [26JY]

Table H. Res. 952, Consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 961) (H. Rept. 115–783), H5647 [25JN]

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 2646), S7241 [29NO]

Statements

Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Anniversary: Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, S2962 [4JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 644, condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees in Libya, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation, H6017 [10JY]

H. Res. 953, consideration of H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5438 [21JN]

H. Res. 954, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5371 [21JN]

H. Res. 961, table H. Res. 952, consideration of H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5668 [26JN]

H. Res. 1091, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees in Burma, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees, H10061 [11DE]

H. Res. 1169, promote free, fair, and credible elections in Bangladesh, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma, H10142 [12DE]

H.R. 2646, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, H755 [5FE]

H.R. 4681, No Assistance for Assad Act, H3470–H3472 [24AP]

H.R. 4760, Securing America’s Future Act, H5380–H5423 [21JN]

H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act, H5450–H5481 [21JN]

S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, S7524 [12DE], H10547 [21DE]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

S. Res. 376, condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists in Burma, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts, S468 [23JA]

S. Res. 388, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S585 [30JA]

S. Res. 552, World Refugee Day, S4284 [20JN]

S. Res. 735, condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military, S7931 [19DE]