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GRACE Act advocacy toolkit

Five ways to take to ensure Congress endorses and enacts the GRACE Act this year.

ResourceSeptember 27, 2019

Tell your Senators: Co-Sponsor the GRACE Act

The future of America as a beacon of hope for refugees is on the line. With over 68.5 million people displaced in the world, the need to support refugees and families seeking safety is more urgent now than ever. The GRACE Act, also known as the “Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act” will set an annual refugee admissions floor of 95,000 - crucial to preserving the state of the modern refugee resettlement program in the U.S. Take action now.

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What is the GRACE Act?

The GRACE Act, a bill recently introduced in Congress, could help ensure the U.S. does its part to address the world refugee crisis. Nearly 26 million refugees have fled violence and persecution around the world.

VideoJuly 25, 2019

Ask your Representative to co-sponsor the GRACE Act

The Trump Administration has turned its back on those most in need and will only welcome no more than 30,000 refugees this year – the lowest in U.S. history. The GRACE Act will uphold America’s long bi-partisan tradition by establishing an annual refugee admissions level of no less than 95,000, restoring refugee admissions to their historic norms.

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Examining the impact of the CARES Act on working families

Along with special guests from Prosperity Now, the IRC examines how the recent stimulus acts, including the Cares Act, provides reliefs for working families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ResourceJune 2, 2020

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1980 Refugee Act

March 17 marks the 40th Anniversary of President Jimmy Carter signing the Refugee Act of 1980. Forty years ago, Congress passed landmark legislation with near unanimous bipartisan support creating a formal process for welcoming refugees based on humanitarian needs and U.S. interests.

AnnouncementMarch 24, 2020

How to make sure America welcomes refugees—no matter who is president

America’s tradition of welcome is under attack, but we can restore the country’s legacy as a safe haven for the world’s most vulnerable.

ArticleJuly 2, 2019
A refugee couple hold a U.S. flag at their naturalization ceremony in Charlottesville, VA

Seven ways to show the Trump Administration that Americans welcome refugees

The Trump Administration has proposed slashing refugee admissions to record-low numbers. Here's how you can take action.

ArticleSeptember 27, 2019

IRC advocacy brief - Time to act: the need for Congressional engagement on slow refugee admissions

In September 2017, the Trump Administration set its refugee admissions level for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) at a historic low of just 45,000 refugees. Yet halfway through FY18, the Administration had admitted fewer than 25% of this level1 and is currently on track to admit just 21,000 refugees this year.

IRC DocumentJune 7, 2018
Refugees in front of Congress in Washington D.C.

What do you know about refugee resettlement?

The United States has long offered safe haven to people fleeing violence, tyranny, and persecution. Take our quiz to learn more about the U.S. refugee resettlement program.

ArticleJune 28, 2019

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