Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

H. Res. 533 is a non-binding House resolution that reaffirms the United States’ commitment to protecting and assisting refugees and displaced people both here and abroad. It marks World Refugee Day and the 1951 Refugee Convention anniversary as reference points, cites global displacement statistics, and condemns policies that restrict refugee admissions and due process. The resolution emphasizes restoring and strengthening the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), arguing that resettlement is vital for national security, foreign policy, and humanitarian goals. It calls on the President and key federal agencies to lift the indefinite suspension of refugee admissions, resume robust refugee resettlement, and pursue international leadership and cooperation to protect refugees and address root causes of displacement. As a resolution, it expresses Congress’s views and urges action rather than creating new law. It directs the President and executive branch officials to adopt and implement policies that expand protections, support UNHCR and NGO partners, help host countries, and ensure refugees—including people with disabilities and vulnerable groups like women and LGBTQI+ refugees—are included in policy development and protected from harm.